Australian Mushroom Murderer Appeals Alleging Miscarriage of Justice
Erin Patterson, an Australian convicted murderer, claims a "substantial miscarriage of justice" occurred during her conviction for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, according to court documents released Wednesday.
Patterson, 51, was sentenced to life in prison with parole this year after serving a beef Wellington laced with poisonous fungi to her estranged husband's parents, aunt, and uncle during a lunch at her home in 2023, resulting in three deaths.
“I can’t believe I waited to start this new book by Louise Penny for three or four days after it came in. ‘The Black Wolf’ is the twentieth book in her series with Armand Gamache as the central character. It has been especially interesting to watch Gamache change, grow and age in the course of the series.”
At a recent booksellers’ conference in Indianapolis, a panel session featured four interesting panelists. Jennifer Eli Bowen notably discussed and read from her book, Book of Kin.
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark tells the story of Olivia Dumont, a successful ghostwriter whose name appears only in credit lists but never on book jackets. Olivia faces a challenging point in her life with no work prospects ahead.
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Author's summary: Erin Patterson’s appeal highlights serious concerns about her conviction for poisoning three relatives with mushrooms, while recent literary events continue to engage readers with evolving characters and fresh narratives.
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