Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives, including her estranged husband's parents and aunt, and attempting to murder a fourth relative. The murders were linked to a beef wellington lunch served on July 29, 2022, which contained poisonous death cap mushrooms. All four attendees were hospitalized with poisoning symptoms. Despite attempts at treatment, three of them died, while the fourth, Ian Wilkinson, survived after weeks in intensive care. The trial lasted 11 weeks, culminating in Patterson's conviction, which she received with calmness.
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband's parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson, with a deadly beef wellington lunch.
Patterson was also convicted of attempting to murder Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived the incident after weeks in the hospital.
The lethal meal, served on July 29, contained poisonous death cap mushrooms, leading to the poisoning of all four guests, resulting in three deaths.
In the 11-week trial, the jury delivered their verdicts while Patterson maintained a calm demeanor, locking eyes with them.
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