Home of Erin Patterson is searched following fatal mushroom lunch
Erin Patterson has appeared in court. 48-year-old Leongatha woman was charged . She sat quietly as her fate was discussed. Police will take 20 weeks to put together a brief. READ:Computers and other electronic equipment seized from Erin Patterson's home will be relied upon by the prosecution, a court has heard, as a judge lashes out at a police request for more time to investigate her alleged crimes.
Erin Patterson appeared in court on Friday for the first time after being charged with murder and attempted murder Flanked by two burly guards, who wore bulletproof vests and protective glasses, Patterson looked uneasy as she watched the short filing hearing. A specialist police team of investigators on Thursday searched Ms Patterson's home where the fatal family lunch took place on July 29.
The request by prosecutors came as some concern to Mr Walsh, who questioned the length of time needed.'Where the informant is confident he had enough evidence to charge this lady yesterday?'Mr Doogue told the court his client was aware the case against her was likely to include a wealth of material.
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