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Sole lunch survivor's message after killer sentenced

Ian Wilkinson's first message to the public was filled with thanks and kindness but no reference to the woman who killed his family with poisonous mushrooms.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Woman who murdered family lunch guests by poisoning beef wellington with mushrooms jailed for life

Erin Patterson’s non-parole period of 33 years is the longest ever for a woman convicted of murder in Victoria, Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Australian woman jailed for life after serving toxic mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson handed prison sentence after killing three relatives with beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.

Euronews · Sep 8, 2025

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Ian Wilkinson, Sole Survivor Of Erin Patterson’s Mushroom Lunch, Addresses Media

"[Prosecutors] brought to light the truth of what happened to three good people."

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 8, 2025

Four victims, no remorse: Erin Patterson given a life sentence for mushroom murders

Erin Patterson, having been convicted in the Supreme Court of Victoria two months ago on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, has today received a life sentence from the trial judge, Justice Christopher Beale.

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025

Australian judge sentences Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning relatives with mushrooms

An Australian judge has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Erin Patterson Sentenced To Life In Prison For ‘Horrendous’ Mushroom Killings Of Her Relatives

"You should receive the maximum penalty for your crimes."

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 8, 2025

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Australia mushroom murderer Erin Patterson sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years

Triple murderer sentenced in Victorian supreme court after killing relatives with a beef wellington lunch laced with death cap mushrooms

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025

Australian Judge To Hand Down Sentence For 'Mushroom Murderer'

An Australian judge will rule on Monday whether convicted killer Erin Patterson spends the rest of her life in prison for murdering three people with toxic mushrooms, capping a trial that sparked a media frenzy.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

Chinese state media accuses Wong and Marles of ‘stirring up tensions’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025

Morning Mail: Erin Patterson awaits sentencing, Coalition anger at koala national park, and Russia’s big strike on Kyiv

Mushroom murderer to be sentenced today; koala park plan will ‘obliterate’ regional towns, says Coalition; Kyiv government building targeted in Russian strike

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025

The long road from fateful mushroom lunch to sentencing

After an 11-week trial and four guilty verdicts, mushroom cook Erin Patterson will learn of her prison term for three murders.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to learn fate at sentence hearing in Victorian supreme court

Justice Christopher Beale will sentence the triple murderer on Monday, with the hearing to be broadcast live in a state first

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025

Family of Erin Patterson’s victims say mushroom trial media frenzy fed off their suffering

Heather and Ian Wilkinson’s daughter says it is ‘revolting to experience our family’s tragedy being turned into entertainment’. Plus: Andrew Greene’s second chance

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Inside the prison conditions faced by Australia’s mushroom murderer

A Supreme Court judge noted Erin Patterson’s prison conditions do not ‘sound very humane’

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

Erin Patterson is a triple murderer. That’s no excuse for inhumane prison conditions

The media spotlight is once again on the issue of prison conditions, as sentencing looms for Erin Patterson – convicted for three murders after serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Mushroom cook awaits fate over 'slow, painful' deaths

Triple murderer Erin Patterson will learn whether she will ever be eligible for parole when she is sentenced for what prosecutors labelled "horrific" offending.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025

Crochet, isolation and the prison chaplain: Erin Patterson’s life behind bars detailed in court

Victorian supreme court also hears that mushroom lunch murderer spends 22 hours a day in cell and has had no contact with other inmates

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Dangerous inmate only cell contact for mushroom killer

Erin Patterson spends most of her time alone in a cell for her safety and contact with other inmates is limited to a terrorist who has attacked other prisoners.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Erin Patterson plea hearing: Deadly mushroom lunch survivor says he feels ‘half alive’ without late wife

Erin Patterson returns to court for a pre-sentencing hearing

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025

Afternoon Update: mushroom lunch survivor ‘half alive’ without wife; sunscreen removed from sale for SPF testing; and what is KPop Demon Hunters?

Ian Wilkinson first to read his victim impact statement as Erin Patterson’s plea hearing begins

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025

Mushroom lunch survivor forgives Erin Patterson as defence agrees triple murderer deserves life sentence

Ian Wilkinson says he is ‘no longer Erin Patterson’s victim’ as Victorian supreme court hears of impact of crimes on family members

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Sole survivor of Australian mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends

Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor of a deadly Australian mushroom poisoning, says he feels only half alive after losing his wife and two close friends

International Business Times · Aug 25, 2025

Australian Mushroom Meal Survivor Says 'Half Alive' After Wife's Killing

The only guest to survive a toxic mushroom lunch with Australian murderer Erin Patterson said Monday he feels "half alive" without his wife, who was one of the three victims.

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