The real reason behind Erin Patterson's court bombshell


by Daily Mail

Daily Mail— The next steps for accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson have been revealed as details emerge about her living conditions in one of Australia's toughest jails.

WSTPost—The real reason for Erin Patterson’s courtroom bombshell – as her prison conditions come to light. Accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson has asked for her hearing to be held in her area even though it means additional prison time - and her lawyer reveals why.Ms Patterson, 48, appeared via video link at a special hearing in LaTrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Monday - her first public appearance in more than five months.The mother-of-two will be represented by barrister Colin Mandy SC in a hearing expected to last three weeks.Mr Mandy argued there was a "strong case" for the hearing to be held...

Daily Mail—Mushroom chef Erin Patterson makes a special request from behind bars in fresh court bombshell. Erin Patterson has appeared in court again. She had engaged Philip Dunn KC to defend her. She is now represented by Colin Mandy SC. READ:

The Guardian—Victoria’s alleged mushroom murders case: court hears Erin Patterson may not face committal hearing until 2025. Victorian woman faces three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after hosting a lunch at her Leongatha houseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastErin Patterson, the woman accused of murdering and attempting to murder her relatives by serving them a meal laced with deadly mushrooms, may spend 15 months in custody before she faces a committal hearing, a court has heard.Patterson, 49, was...