Well at last there’s an unsurprising verdict on the Erin Patterson mushroom murders case. I hope the survivor and the families of the victims will be able to find some peace after having the worst thing to ever happen to them became a global media spectacle.

I also feel for the jury. To be asked to spend so long on a case that is going to be scrutinised by dozens of podcasts, hundreds of news outlets and millions of people but not be able to talk about it is a huge ask and an experience that will likely haunt them for life.

This was always going to be newsworthy but it never should have been treated so much like entertainment.

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