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Erin Patterson's interview with Victoria police released โ video
Erin Patterson was interviewed by police on 5 August 2023. On 7 July 2025 Patterson was found guilty of murdering her estranged husband Simon Pattersonโs parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson, and guilty of attempting to murder Heatherโs husband, Ian Wilkinson. The interview was conducted at Wonthaggi police station and segments have been redacted by the courtSuspicions, mystery illnesses and...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:
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