Mushroom killer Erin Patterson barely even blinked as she was told she will likely die in prison after being sentenced to life in jail. No tears. No emotion. Just...nothing.
But in a minor win for the cold-blooded killer, Justice Christopher Beale set a non-parole period of 33 years, meaning Patterson will be aged around 83 when she becomes eligible to apply for it.
Patterson, 50, pleaded not guilty to the murders of Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson.
They died after consuming death cap mushrooms served in beef Wellingtons during lunch at her Leongatha home on July 29, 2023.
Only Pastor Ian Wilkinson survived the lunch, with Patterson also convicted of his attempted murder.
