Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors to seek life in prison without parole for triple murderer

Victorian court of appeal also to consider whether triple murder and attempted murder convictions should be quashed Erin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ian Wilkinson , the sole surviving lunch guest, has returned to court for day two of Patterson’s appeal hearing. Wilkinson is accompanied by his daughter, Ruth Dubois.
Kissane says Jenny Hosking , from Corrections Victoria , told the court that Patterson’s placement in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre’s Gordon unit – a protected area – was reviewed monthly.
He says Patterson has access to the prison’s library and leisure centre. During cross-examination last year, Hosking said that this time was limited due to staff shortages causing prison lockdowns.
Kissane says the court heard evidence that inside her cell Patterson has a computer and material for crocheting.
Kissane acknowledges Patterson’s prison conditions are “not a perfect environment” but says the evidence does not support Justice Christopher Beale ’s conclusion that there is a substantial risk she will be kept in solitary confinement for years to come.

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- Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors to seek life in prison without parole for triple murdererGuardian - World · Adeshola Ore · Aug 20, 2026, 4:39 AM
- Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors seek life in prison without parole for triple murdererGuardian - World · Adeshola Ore · Aug 20, 2026, 6:48 AM
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