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“An enormous betrayal of trust”: Erin Patterson sentenced to life with 33 years non-parole

Erin Patterson sentenced to life with 33 years non-parole for poison-mushroom murders; judge condemns betrayal of trust and lack of remorse.

Erin Patterson has been found guilty in the mushroom murder trial. Legal experts explain why

The verdict is finally in. Erin Patterson murdered her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, along with Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson.

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