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Australian Beef-Wellington murderer learns her fate

Erin Patterson, the woman behind one of Australia’s most shocking domestic crimes, has been found guilty of murder after serving a poisoned Beef Wellington at a family lunch.

The verdict was delivered on July 7, 2025, following a 10-week trial in Victoria’s Supreme Court. The case, dubbed the “Mushroom Murders,” captivated the country for nearly two years. The court has not yet set a specific date for Patterson’s sentencing. She faces life in prison.

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