Samantha Butler

Journalist @10NewsAU
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[10 News Melbourne @10NewsMelb]

History will be made on Monday when the Victorian Supreme Court allows cameras to broadcast the sentencing of mushroom murderer Erin Patterson for the first time.

At 9:30am, Justice Christopher Beale will reveal how long the triple murderer will spend behind bars in a live broadcast from inside the court room.

Patterson was found guilty of serving a fatal mushroom meal to her in-laws in 2023, killing three and leaving one seriously ill.

10 News will air the sentencing live and ad-free, with viewers learning Patterson’s fate as it happens.

Watch Channel 10 at 9.30am on Monday, 8 September to witness this historic moment.

[Samantha Butler @SammyButler_]

#BREAKING The jury in Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial has been told the accused killer will be called to give evidence. @10NewsFirst @10NewsFirstMelb

[The Project @theprojecttv]

A mushroom expert has explained where death cap mushrooms typically appear in Victoria during the trial of Erin Patterson, with the prosecution alleging that the Leongatha mum travelled to locations known to have deadly mushrooms.

@10NewsFirst journalist @SammyButler_ explains.

[The Project @theprojecttv]

The medical staff who tried to treat Erin Patterson following the deadly mushroom lunch have taken the stand, telling the court that Erin discharged herself from the hospital despite being told she may need a liver transplant.

@10NewsFirst journalist @SammyButler_ explains.

[The Project @theprojecttv]

The children of the three victims in the deadly mushroom meal have testified during the trial of Erin Patterson, who is pleading not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

@10NewsFirst journalist @SammyButler_ explains.

[The Project @theprojecttv]

The sole survivor of the deadly beef wellington lunch, Ian Wilkinson, has testified during the trial of Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three murder charges and one attempted murder charge.

@10NewsFirst journalist @SammyButler_ explains.

[The Project @theprojecttv]

The jury in the trial of accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson heard additional evidence from her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, as well as three new witnesses.

@10NewsFirst reporter @SammyButler_ joins us.

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#BREAKING: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

The ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday, January 19, with a permanent ceasefire set to be negotiated.

The deal is set to allow humanitarian relief to enter the Gaza Strip, which has been under continual bombardment from Israel for the last 15 months following Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

[Samantha Butler @SammyButler_]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, four days after the place of worship became the target of a terror attack. @10NewsFirstMelb @10NewsFirst

[Samantha Butler @SammyButler_]

#BREAKING Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the murder of Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country in March 2020. He’ll be eligible for parole after serving 24 years. @10NewsFirst @10NewsFirstMelb

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A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in a horrific attack at a Melton West shopping centre | @SammyButler_

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Here's what happened on day six of the Paris Games | @SammyButler_ @10NewsFirst

Australia powered home for gold in the 4x200m women's freestyle relay thanks to huge swims from Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus, also grabbing an Olympic Record.

The Matildas have left Paris, with players sticking by former coach Tony Gustavsson, who Football Australia parted ways with yesterday Australian time.

Controversy in the boxing ring as a women's fight ends in 46 seconds between Angela Carini and Imane Khelif, sparking a gender debate.

Simone Biles cements her status as the gymnastics GOAT, taking gold in the women's individual all around.

And Australia remains at fourth in the Medal Tally, with eight gold, six silver and four bronze.

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Here's what happened on day five of the Paris Games | @SammyButler_ @10NewsFirst

Australia won two more medals in the pool, with Kyle Chalmers and Zac Stubblety-Cook both taking out silver medals.

The Matildas were knocked out of the Olympics, with their 2-1 loss to the US not enough to progress to the next round.

Jessica Fox has done it again, defending her Tokyo title to take gold in the Canoe Slalom event, winning her second of the Paris Games.

Penny Smith won bronze in the trap shooting, with Natalya Diehm also finishing in third in the freestyle BMX.

Australia has slipped to fourth in the medal tally, with seven gold, six silver and three bronze.

[10 Sport @10SportAU]

Aussie pole vaulter Nina Kennedy shared her World Championship gold with American Katie Moon last year, but this time around, she probably won't be so compassionate.

Kennedy is one of Australia's gold medal hopes at the Olympics and spoke to 10 News First's Samantha Butler in training camp at Montpellier | @10NewsFirst @SammyButler_

[Samantha Butler @SammyButler_]

@djurov78 @BaumgartelSteph @KateCreedon9 @sophie_walsh9 @NatYoannidis @dloudon9 @samjolly7news @erinvholland @belindarussell_ Happy Birthday! 🥳

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In a surprise decision, a jury has returned a split verdict in the double murder trial of Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn. Lynn has been found guilty of murdering Carol Clay, but not guilty of deliberately taking the life of her secret lover, Russell Hill | @SammyButler_

[Samantha Butler @SammyButler_]

#BREAKING Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been found GUILTY of murdering Carol Clay and NOT GUILTY of murdering Russell Hill in Victoria’s high country in March 2020. @10NewsFirstMelb @10NewsFirst

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Accused killer Greg Lynn has taken to the witness stand in his double murder trial over the deaths of secret lovers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. During his bombshell testimony, the former pilot apologised to their families | @SammyButler_

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Accused high country killer Greg Lynn told police he panicked when he realised he was being investigated over the disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay. He denies he killed the secret lovers and maintains they both died during a scuffle over a drone | @SammyButler_

[10 News Melbourne @10NewsMelb]

The police interview given by accused killer Greg Lynn has been played to the jury in his double murder trial. The former Jetstar pilot was arrested after Russell Hill & Carol Clay vanished, claiming the pair died accidentally, during a scuffle | @SammyButler_