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flag Family members forgave Erin Patterson during her pre-sentence hearing for murdering four people, including her husband.

flag In a pre-sentence hearing for Erin Patterson, who murdered her in-laws and estranged husband, Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor, expressed forgiveness and his heavy burden of grief. flag Erin's estranged husband, Simon Patterson, and family member Ruth Dubois spoke of the crime's impact on their lives and their children. flag Erin's barrister argued for a 30-year non-parole period in a life sentence, while the Crown prosecutor emphasized the crime's premeditation, arguing for no mercy. flag Justice Christopher Beale acknowledged the devastating effect on the families, comparing it to a "tsunami."

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