Erin Patterson's interest in foraging for wild mushrooms was at the centre of the second day of her appeal against her convictions for murder and attempted murder, which she has always denied, as prosecutors zeroed in on the lies she told police. The DPP also put forward its case for why she should never be released from prison as they appeal her sentence. 

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Lawyers for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson claim the jury could have been contaminated by a hotel blunder and that the killer was forced to take the stand. Her legal team have argued seven key issues in an attempt to have her convictions thrown out. 

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In this episode we bring you the court documents filed by the mushroom killer’s defence and the seven reasons why they are seeking an appeal.

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Erin Patterson’s new barrister tells the court his team needs more time to prepare an appeal case against the triple murderer’s conviction.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars, with a minimum term of 33 years. She’ll be in her early eighties before she’s eligible for parole for the ‘horrendous’ crimes. 

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The prosecution calls for Erin Patterson to be handed a life sentence, without the possibility of parole. The court is also given a rare insight into the killer’s life in a maximum security prison cell, including the personal items she keeps.

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The only survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch says he forgives the woman who tried to kill him, pastor Ian Wilkinson telling the court ‘now I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim, and she has become the victim of my kindness’. Speaking through tears the family she tried to destroy say they can not understand her murderous wrath.

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Erin Patterson returns to court to face the victims of her crimes. As part of the two day pre-sentence hearing in Melbourne we’ll be bringing you two episodes dedicated to what the family members say and the legal arguments.

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In this episode, Penny and Erin are joined by UK journalist Caroline Cheetham to hear her insights into the case that brought her to Australia.

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In this episode, Erin sits down with legendary reporter John 'Sly' Silvester to discuss the police investigation, the trial and women who kill.

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Criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro join Penny and Erin to analyse the killer's police interview. They share their insights into Erin Patterson's state of mind, her level of planning and what gives away her lies and deception.

Watch the full police interview on 9 News here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHqwQuapsA

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