The Erin Patterson trial was an unprecedented case, drawing immense media interest with over 250 journalists covering it. Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by serving a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Media coverage was extensive, spanning two and a half months, and included various formats such as articles, podcasts, documentaries, and planned TV dramas. The court acknowledged the high volume and quality of reporting, stating that the coverage was largely fair and accurate.
The Erin Patterson trial became the Victorian supreme court's most publicized case, with over 250 journalists attending and extensive media coverage throughout the lengthy trial.
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a deadly lunch of beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms.
The media interest in the trial was unprecedented, with various media formats covering the events, including television series and documentaries commissioned to explore the case.
The court expressed satisfaction with the media coverage, noting it was largely fair and accurate despite the significant attention surrounding the trial.
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