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Don Patterson & Leongatha mushroom murders

3 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 08, 2025

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Don Patterson was the father-in-law of Erin Patterson, who was found guilty of his murder by poisoning in July 2023.

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Don Patterson: Don Patterson was one of the three victims murdered by Leongatha mushroom murders.
Leongatha mushroom murders: Leongatha mushroom murders was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms.
Sep 07, 2025 · 25 articles
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Don Patterson: Don Patterson was murdered by Leongatha mushroom murders after consuming toxic mushrooms at a lunch.
Leongatha mushroom murders: Leongatha mushroom murders was convicted of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder for poisoning her in-laws and their sister with toxic mushrooms. She faces a potential life sentence.
Aug 25, 2025 · 6 articles
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Don Patterson: Victim of the murders; his death is the basis of the conviction.
Leongatha mushroom murders: Convicted murderer seeking to overturn conviction while prosecutors demand life without parole; her legal status is central to the event.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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