The Daily Aus Headlines: Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
Jul 7, 2025
A jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder after a shocking case involving a toxic meal. In a separate incident, a woman required emergency surgery following a lion attack at a Queensland zoo. On the political front, former President Trump is considering a 10% tariff on nations aligned with the BRICS group, which includes China and Russia. In brighter news, an innovative service is leveraging AI facial recognition technology to help reunite families with their lost pets.
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Erin Patterson Murder Verdict
- Erin Patterson was found guilty of three murder charges and one attempted murder for serving death cap mushrooms in a meal.
- Patterson's defence claimed the poisoning was accidental, but the jury convicted her intentionally harming her estranged husband's relatives.
Woman Mauled by Lion at Zoo
- A woman in her 50s was mauled by a lion at Queensland's Darling Downs Zoo, losing her arm.
- She had regularly visited the zoo and understood safety protocols but was seriously injured and airlifted for emergency surgery.
US Tariff Threat on BRICS
- US President Trump threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on BRICS nations, including China and Russia.
- This is in response to the BRICS alliance criticizing US tariffs and military actions, increasing global economic tensions.