Erin Patterson trial: Plea hearing

In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars.

In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton

The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

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In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
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ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS

In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

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In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. 

Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood.&nbsp; Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness.&nbsp;
Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
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Follow the journalists and investigators piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha.

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ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

For more visit: easeystreetmurders.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au


ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK

In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.

Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder. 

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.
Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.&nbsp;
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
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The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | Murder, mercy and misery

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