Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by poisoning them with mushrooms in a meal. The jury's verdict was reached following almost 11 weeks of trial, officially declaring Patterson guilty in the Morwell court. Sentencing proceedings will begin sometime in the coming month, where both prosecution and defense will present their arguments. A pre-sentence report may be requested, considering various factors such as psychological evaluation and rehabilitation prospects. The judge will deliberate and eventually announce Patterson's sentence, which could reflect serious penalties based on past cases of multiple-murder convictions in Victoria.
A jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by lacing a beef wellington lunch with poisonous mushrooms.
Erin Patterson's sentencing is still to come, and there is a possibility of appeal following the verdict handed down by the Morwell court.
The court is likely to reconvene in the next month to discuss sentencing submissions and the potential need for a pre-sentence report.
The last person sentenced for multiple murders in Victoria was Robert Farquharson, who received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years.
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