https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mushroom-murderer-trial-undermined-by-catastrophic-hotel-mix-up-appeal-court-toldContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mushroom-murderer-trial-undermined-by-catastrophic-hotel-mix-up-appeal-court-toldhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mushroom-murderer-trial-undermined-by-catastrophic-hotel-mix-up-appeal-court-told#u45667Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:05:35 +0000Erin Patterson, an Australian woman convicted of murdering her in-laws with poisonous mushrooms, has begun an appeal against her convictions. Her lawyers argue that a 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up undermined the trial, potentially leading to a retrial. Patterson was found guilty of serving death cap mushrooms to her husband and his parents, resulting in their deaths. The appeal court is hearing evidence of alleged errors during the trial.Why it mattersThe case drew widespread attention in Australia and internationally due to its unusual circumstances. Patterson claimed she had been mis