BBC News8/19/2026, 10:52:46 AM

'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal

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Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.

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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24