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Pastor forgives Erin: ‘She has become the victim of my kindness’

Mr Wilkinson said he has forgiven Patterson.

'I'm distressed that Erin has acted with callous and calculated disregard for my life and the lives of those I love,' he said.

'What foolishness possesses a person to think that murder could be the solution to their problems, especially the murder of people who had only good intentions towards her?