Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
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"this 'catastrophic' situation had 'undermined the integrity of the verdicts and requires the quashing of the convictions'"
— Richard Edney , Other
"'The issue is whether there was communication between this jury and any other person.'"
— Brendan Kissane , Other
"'Speculation was invited by the prosecution.'"
— Veronika Drago , Other
Key People
Brendan Kissane is the Director of Public Prosecutions in Victoria.
Dr Nanette Rogers is the chief prosecutor in Erin Patterson's trial.
Australian woman found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other.
Jeremy McWilliams is a crown prosecutor in the case against Erin Patterson.
Richard Edney is Erin Patterson's barrister.
Erin Patterson's estranged husband who had previously suffered severe illnesses after her meals.
Veronika Drago is one of Erin Patterson's lawyers.
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Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
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