URGENT: Woman Sentenced to Life for Deadly Mushroom Poisoning of Relatives.

BREAKING NEWS Australian Woman Sentenced to Life for Deadly Mushroom Poisoning of Relatives Melbourne, Australia - September 8, 2025 - Erin Patterson, a 35-year-old Australian woman, has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four relatives with death cap mushrooms. Patterson was convicted in July of murdering her parents-in-law and their sister, as well as attempting to murder her brother-in-law. The victims were poisoned after eating beef Wellington pastries laced with the deadly mushrooms at a family gathering in July 2023. The judge described Patterson's crimes as an "enormous betrayal of trust". Patterson's estranged husband, Simon Patterson, was invited but did not attend the lunch. This is the first time in Australian history that someone has been convicted and sentenced for using death cap mushrooms to kill. The case highlights the dangers of poisonous fungi and the devastating impact on families. The court will now consider an appeal by Patterson's lawyers. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for further updates as this story continues to develop. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*