E. Patersone

E. Patersone was sentenced to life imprisonment for the poisoning of her estranged husband's relatives using toxic mushrooms, marking one of the longest sentences ever given to a woman in Australia. Her crimes were described as among the most horrific, leading to a maximum penalty that allows her to apply for parole only after turning 80. The case drew significant media attention, resulting in the unprecedented decision to allow live television coverage of the trial.