The Australian Court started on Tuesday (29) in the trial of Irene Patterson, accused of killing the elderly invited to lunch on charges of “swallowing mushrooms” in 2023.
She was criminalized to kill her in a bowl, Gail and Donald Patterson, as well as the sister of Heather Jel Wilkinson.
The elderly suffered from the disease After a lunch presented by Irene At his home in the city of Lyongotha, which includes about 6000 people and about 135 km from Melbourne.
Prosecutors claim this Mushroom They were presented to the victims as part of the meat and Lenton slice.
Judge Christopher Bell told the court that additional charges of trying to kill her husband, Simon Patterson and Harad Ian Wilkenson, were also withdrawn, but they were withdrawn by the prosecutors.
“These accusations were withdrawn and needed to get them out of the head,” he said in front of the jury.
Fifteen jurors were chosen in the LaTrap Valley court in the city of Morwell. Initial arguments should start on Wednesday morning (30). Erine Patterson declared himself innocent of all accusations.
The case drew attention to both Australia and internationally, with the six seats in the courtroom allocated to the press in a daily vote. Dozens of other journalists should view the lawsuit in an additional room installed in court.
State announcer ABC produces a daily podcast during the trial, which is expected to last from five to six weeks, while broadcasting service has ordered a documentary on what he considers “one of the biggest criminal cases of repercussions in modern history.”
