Sarah Lenthall
Sarah Lenthall is a Crown prosecutor involved in a high-profile trial concerning Erin Patterson, who is accused of poisoning her lunch guests with deadly mushrooms. Lenthall is responsible for presenting the prosecution's case, which alleges that Patterson had murderous intent when she invited her guests under false pretenses. Known for her thorough approach, Lenthall aims to provide a detailed and chronological account of the events leading up to the alleged poisoning, highlighting the tragic consequences that followed.
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Sarah Lenthall was the Crown prosecutor presenting evidence against Erin Patterson.
Erin Patterson: Mushroom killer made secretive visit to tip in hour after fatal lunch
New Zealand· 2025-08-17
Sarah Lenthall argued that the lunch prepared by Erin Patterson contained poison.
Evidence that the jury didn’t get to hear in court
Australia· 2025-08-08
Lenthall has been a Crown prosecutor for about 18 months and was previously an OPP solicitor.
The judge and lawyers involved in the caseAustralia· 2025-07-09
Asked by prosecutor Sarah Lenthall how close Ian was to death.
Inside the desperate fight to save Don, Gail and HeatherAustralia· 2025-05-23Sarah Lenthall is the prosecutor who questioned Dr. Gerostamoulos about the lethal dose of amatoxins.
Mushroom lunch leftovers examined and a juror removed: how week three of the Erin Patterson murder trial unfolded | Victoria
United Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Sarah Lenthall quizzed Muldoon on whether there was any clinical evidence for amanita phalloides poisoning.
Erin Patterson trial: Health expert links death cap mushrooms to fatal lunchNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Sarah Lenthall is the Crown prosecutor presenting the case against Erin Patterson.
Mushroom poisoning trial: Erin Patterson’s estranged husband takes the standNew Zealand· 2025-05-01