WILL ERIN PATTERSON APPEAL HER SENTENCE? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN HER MURDER CASE

The fate of Erin Patterson, who was responsible for the deaths of three people after serving them a meal laced with deadly death cap mushrooms,

The 50-year-old has today been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 33 years, after being convicted of murdering three of her guests.

Patterson has been embroiled in legal proceedings for nearly two years. So, what lies ahead for her?

Patterson is now expected to spend a minimum of the next 31 years in prison, taking into account the time she has already served.