Australian Legal History in Focus: Department of Public Prosecutions Appeals Erin Patterson’s ‘Manifestly Inadequate’ Sentence

🚨 In a case making waves in Australian legal history, the Department of Public Prosecutions is appealing the sentence handed to Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer. 

Prosecutors argue the punishment was 'manifestly inadequate' after Patterson, 51, received a life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period—one of the longest ever given to a female offender in Australia. 

Why is the Department of Public Prosecutions challenging this already historic sentence, and what could it mean for future cases? 

Tune in as we unpack the legal arguments, public reaction, and the broader impact on Australia’s justice system.

Erin Patterson, known as the “mushroom murderer”, is lodging an appeal against her convictions for the triple murder of her in‑laws and an attempted murder.

🏛️ In July, Patterson was found guilty of fatally poisoning Don & Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson by serving beef Wellingtons laced with deadly mushrooms. 

📆 She was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 33‑year non‑parole period. 

⚖️ Her new barrister, Richard Edney, has secured a 28‑day extension to file the appeal paperwork in the Victorian Supreme Court.
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This video dives into:
• Erin Patterson’s appealtime constraints
• Key facts from the 2023 trial
• What’s next in the court process

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