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Court told Erin Patterson’s right to silence was compromised

Court told Erin Patterson’s right to silence was compromised

A court heard arguments that Erin Patterson’s right to silence was compromised in the investigation into the fatal mushroom lunch. Patterson is serving a life sentence for serving a death cap–laced meal in 2023 that killed her lunch guests.

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Mushroom killer's right to silence was 'compromised' court hears