Erin Patterson's appeal rejected, life without parole upheld

Erin Patterson's appeal rejected, life without parole upheld

In Melbourne, the Victorian Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson’s appeal, upheld a life-without-parole sentence and gave her 28 days to seek special leave to the High Court, where success is unlikely. Earlier on 29 October, the court was expected to announce its ruling on her triple-murder convictions, and The Guardian reported the decision could confirm the sentence, order a retrial or acquit her. CBC noted the court had upheld a 33-year non-parole term for the mushroom-poisoning murders, and Nine.

com. au reported Patterson became the second Australian woman sentenced to life without parole.

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October 31, 2026
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Erin Patterson faces limited chances to appeal life-without-parole sentence
Erin Patterson faces limited chances to appeal life-without-parole sentence

The Guardian • 31 Oct 04:42

The Victorian Court of Appeal increased Erin Patterson's sentence to life without parole, and she has 28 days to seek special leave to appeal to the High Court, where success is unlikely.

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October 30, 2026
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Australian court upholds life without parole for Erin Patterson
Australian court upholds life without parole for Erin Patterson

Nine.com.au • 30 Oct 21:43

Victoria's Court of Appeal rejected Erin Patterson's appeal and removed any possibility of parole, making her the second woman in Australia sentenced to life without parole.

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Australian appeals court orders life-without-parole sentence for mushroom-poison murder case
Australian appeals court orders life-without-parole sentence for mushroom-poison murder case

CBS News • 30 Oct 12:31

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a life-without-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, finding her poisoning of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms to be exceptionally grave.

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Victorian Supreme Court denies parole for Erin Patterson, upholds life sentence
Victorian Supreme Court denies parole for Erin Patterson, upholds life sentence

Al Jazeera • 30 Oct 07:44

A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Victoria rejected Erin Patterson's appeal, confirming a life sentence with no parole eligibility for the murders involving poisoned mushrooms.

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Australian appeals court bars Erin Patterson from parole for life
Australian appeals court bars Erin Patterson from parole for life

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 30 Oct 07:42

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a 33-year non-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, ruling that her murder of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms warrants life imprisonment without the possibility of release.

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Victoria Court of Appeal rejects Erin Patterson's appeal and refuses to reduce non-parole period
Victoria Court of Appeal rejects Erin Patterson's appeal and refuses to reduce non-parole period

The Guardian • 30 Oct 05:22

The Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder convictions and agreed with the director of public prosecutions that her 33-year non-parole period should not be reduced.

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Australian appeals court bars parole for triple-murderer Erin Patterson
Australian appeals court bars parole for triple-murderer Erin Patterson

NBC News • 30 Oct 03:10

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a life-without-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, finding the mushroom-poisoning murders to involve “shocking criminality.”

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Australian appeals court orders life-long imprisonment for mushroom-poisoning murderer
Australian appeals court orders life-long imprisonment for mushroom-poisoning murderer

CBC • 30 Oct 02:39

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a 33-year non-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, ruling that the calculated murder of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms warrants a lifetime prison term.

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Australian court upholds life sentence for mushroom murder case
Australian court upholds life sentence for mushroom murder case

BBC • 30 Oct 01:22

Victoria's Court of Appeal rejected Erin Patterson's appeal, confirming her life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period and ruling she will not be released from prison.

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Victorian Court of Appeal denies Erin Patterson's bid to overturn murder convictions and removes parole eligibility
Victorian Court of Appeal denies Erin Patterson's bid to overturn murder convictions and removes parole eligibility

BBC • 30 Oct 00:42

The Court of Appeal upheld Erin Patterson's triple-murder convictions and ruled that she will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole, though she may still seek leave to appeal to the High Court.

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October 29, 2026
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Court of Appeal rejects Erin Patterson's appeal and removes non-parole period
Court of Appeal rejects Erin Patterson's appeal and removes non-parole period

The Age • 29 Oct 23:28

Victoria's Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson's appeal, upheld her life sentence and eliminated the 33-year non-parole period, citing the calculated nature of the murders.

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Victorian woman’s appeal against triple-murder convictions rejected, life sentence upheld
Victorian woman’s appeal against triple-murder convictions rejected, life sentence upheld

The Guardian • 29 Oct 23:27

The Victorian Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson’s appeal, confirming her life-without-parole sentence for the 2022 mushroom-poisoning murders.

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Australian court removes non-parole period in mushroom murder case
Australian court removes non-parole period in mushroom murder case

CNN • 29 Oct 23:24

An appeals court in Victoria ruled that Erin Patterson will serve life without parole for the 2023 deaths of three people caused by poisoned mushrooms.

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Australian court removes non-parole period in mushroom murder case
Australian court removes non-parole period in mushroom murder case

CNN • 29 Oct 23:22

An appeals court in Victoria ruled that Erin Patterson will serve life without parole for the 2023 deaths of three people caused by poisoned mushrooms.

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Victoria Court of Appeal to decide fate of convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson
Victoria Court of Appeal to decide fate of convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson

Nine.com.au • 29 Oct 21:06

The Court of Appeal will announce today whether Erin Patterson's convictions and 33-year non-parole sentence will be upheld or altered, while prosecutors seek a life-without-parole term.

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Victorian Court to Decide on Erin Patterson's Appeal and Possible Retrial
Victorian Court to Decide on Erin Patterson's Appeal and Possible Retrial

The Guardian • 29 Oct 14:02

Victoria's Court of Appeal will deliver its ruling on Erin Patterson's convictions and sentence, determining whether she faces a longer term, a retrial or an acquittal.

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October 28, 2026
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Victorian Court of Appeal to decide fate of Erin Patterson's murder convictions
Victorian Court of Appeal to decide fate of Erin Patterson's murder convictions

News.com.au • 28 Oct 08:30

The Court of Appeal will deliver its judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her life sentence and convictions for a 2023 mushroom poisoning that killed three people.

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Victorian Court of Appeal to Deliver Verdict on Erin Patterson Murder Conviction
Victorian Court of Appeal to Deliver Verdict on Erin Patterson Murder Conviction

The Guardian • 28 Oct 04:30

Victoria's highest court will announce on Friday whether Erin Patterson's appeal against her triple-murder conviction and life sentence will be upheld, dismissed or lead to a retrial.

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