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Judge Beale presided over the high-profile trial of Erin Patterson, who was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a deadly lunch laced with poisonous mushrooms.
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Beale was sentenced for his role in the events surrounding Fox's death and was noted as the captain of the Hawke’s Bay Mongrel Mob MC chapter.
Mongrel Mob members sentenced for making false statements about Zain Taikato Fox’s death
New Zealand· 2026-06-30
Judge Beale imposed the sentences on Erin Patterson for her crimes.
If Erin Patterson is still religious, she should be thanking God for leniency
Australia· 2025-09-08
Beale is the judge who sentenced Erin Patterson.
Erin Patterson, thoughts unknowable, faces a solitary life in prisonAustralia· 2025-09-08
Judge Beale presided over Erin Patterson's plea hearing and will determine her sentencing.
Erin Patterson’s plea for mercy will fail based on her lack of remorseAustralia· 2025-09-05
Beale served as the captain for the First Nations & Pasifika XV team.
First Nations and Pasifika XV 19-24 Lions: Lions hang on for win
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Beale disclosed he would refer the matter to the Office of Public Prosecutions for possible contempt proceedings.
Kyle and Jackie O told to ‘engage their brains’ over mushroom caseAustralia· 2025-07-08
Beale will issue a non-parole period along with Erin Patterson's sentence.
Will killer mushroom cook appeal, how much jail time will she get and when is her sentencing date?Australia· 2025-07-08
Beale presided over the trial and made comments about the extraordinary media coverage it received.
Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with lunch laced with death cap mushrooms | VictoriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-07