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What is the latest on the Erin Patterson case?

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Erin Patterson has been convicted of murdering three relatives with a mushroom-laced Beef Wellington. During her pre-sentence hearing, emotional statements were made by survivors and family, urging her to confess. Patterson remains in custody, maintains her innocence, and sentencing is pending.

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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

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  • Erin Patterson appeared in court after being convicted of murdering three relatives with a mushroom-laced meal.
  • Survivor Ian Wilkinson and other family members delivered emotional victim impact statements. 23s
  • Patterson's estranged husband described the ongoing effects on their children and family. 1m 17s
  • Patterson has not confessed to the crimes, which continues to trouble the victims' families. 2m 1s
  • Details of Patterson's restricted life in custody were presented as the court considers her sentence. 3m 14s
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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

Erin Patterson appeared in the Supreme Court in handcuffs after being convicted of murdering three relatives with a Beef Wellington dish containing death cap mushrooms.

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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor, offered forgiveness but urged Patterson to confess and repent for the murders.

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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

Patterson's estranged husband described the lasting impact on their children and the family's broken state.

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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

Patterson continues to maintain her innocence, providing alternative explanations and has not confessed, which haunts the victims' loved ones.

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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim asks for confession

Details of Patterson's incarceration reveal she is held in a restricted unit at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, awaiting sentencing.

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