Sly weighs in on mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s failed appeal

The result of an appeal for a retrial by convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was revealed on Friday.

Veteran crime reporter Sly of the Underworld told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that Patterson had always thought she was the smartest person in the room.

Press PLAY to hear Sly explain why Erin Patterson’s appeal failed

“She appealed against good advice, which is about as smart as lighting a cigarette on board the Hindenburg,” he said.

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