Erin Patterson was sentenced to 33 years in prison for poisoning and killing three of her relatives with food containing poisonous mushrooms in Australia. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This sentence is considered one of the harshest given to a female criminal in the state of Victoria. During the trial, the judge emphasized that Patterson premeditated the crime and showed no signs of remorse.
She was found guilty of killing her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and another relative. At the same time, another relative survived.
The families of the crime victims suffered great harm. The judge noted that Patterson not only took the lives of three people but also caused psychological damage to their loved ones.
Patterson continues to maintain her innocence. After serving her sentence, she will be eligible for parole.
This case remains a deep pain for the families and society.
