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flag Erin Patterson, convicted of killing three in a 2024 mushroom poisoning, seeks appeal extension and legal aid.

flag Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three people by serving them death cap mushroom-laced beef Wellingtons in July 2024, faces a court appearance as her 28-day appeal window nears its end. flag Her legal team, now led by a new barrister, plans to seek a 28-day extension under a new rule that doubles the appeal period to 56 days without justification. flag Patterson, 51, is also expected to apply for legal aid amid a restraining order on her $1.2 million home. flag She was sentenced to life in prison with a 33-year non-parole period, making her ineligible for parole until 2056. flag The jury found her guilty of three murders and attempted murder of survivor Ian Wilkinson, a Baptist pastor who forgave her. flag The prosecution has not yet decided whether to seek a harsher sentence.

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