The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.
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"The only proper remedy is... the order for a re-trial."
— Richard Edney , Other
"I understand that there is a shortage of accommodation in the district, but it is obviously undesirable."
— Justice Christopher Beale , Other
Key People
Detective Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall led the investigation into the murders.
Australian woman found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other.
Justice Christopher Beale was the trial judge overseeing the case against Patterson.
Richard Edney is Erin Patterson's barrister.
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A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.
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