Live: Mushroom killer Erin Patterson appeals murder conviction
Lawyers for triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her conviction on multiple grounds, while Crown prosecutors will appeal to have any possibility of parole revoked. Follow live.
Erin Patterson, a convicted murderer, is attempting to overturn her current conviction and sentence during a two-day hearing at the Supreme Court in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Crown prosecutors will seek to increase her sentence and eliminate the prospect of parole. Patterson is represented by barristers Richard Edney and Veronika Drago, who will argue that her trial was marred by numerous miscarriages of justice and prejudicial incidents.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Brendan Kissane, will lead the prosecution and argue that the sentence, which includes the possibility of parole, was too lenient. Patterson is not attending the hearing in person and will watch proceedings via video link. The hearing, which is expected to draw about 40 reporters, is being held at the Supreme Court due to public interest.
The Erin Patterson murder trial, which took place in Morwell, Victoria, was one of the most high-profile cases in recent memory, capturing international attention.
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