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Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and there is no client list: Bombshell announcement

The findings of a Department of Justice investigation into the accused sex trafficker have been met with outrage.

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The US Justice Department has acknowledged no “client file” exists from the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people

The doctor who alerted police to Erin Patterson has revealed the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut bag’.

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Dr Chris Webster has revealed the moment he knew Erin Patterson was a 'disturbed, sociopathic nut bag'.

Why the next 28 days are crucial for Erin Patterson after being found guilty

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This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia. An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, a jury found on July 7 at the climax of a trial watched around the world. Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer -- but ended with three guests dead. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / FOR ANY USE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE CONTACT THE AFP SALES DEPARTMENT AT SYDSALES@AFP.COM OR +61 405 149 534.

Erin Patterson spends first night in prison as convicted killer

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Erin Patterson murdered three people by serving them a poisonous mushroom meal at her home.

Potential hacker behind Qantas cyber attack reaches out

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A cyber criminal has made contact with Qantas after a cyber attack last week.

A nine-second toilet stop and other bizarre video evidence from Patterson’s trial

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7NEWS can reveal for the first time evidence that was shown to the jury during Erin Patterson’s fatal mushroom lunch trial.