Erin Patterson's deadly lunch ends in life sentence

However, motive remains unclear.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-09-08

If you haven't been living under a rock for the past few months, you've probably heard about the Erin Patterson case, and today, Monday, September 8, we finally learned the final verdict: Erin Patterson was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of poisoning her estranged husband's relatives during a family lunch with a dish containing deadly mushrooms. However, while the court imposed the maximum penalty, the reasoning behind her actions remains a mystery. Despite her conviction, Patterson continues to deny any intent, insisting the fatal meal was a tragic mistake. Of course, this is a heartbreaking incident involving real people, but many companies are already exploring ways to adapt it for film and television. Would you like to see it adapted?

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