An Australian woman has been handed a 33 year prison term for her role in what has become one of the country’s most shocking criminal cases. She was found guilty of serving a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms that led to multiple deaths.

The case captured national attention because of the mysterious circumstances and the unusual method used in the killings. Prosecutors argued that the woman deliberately prepared the meal with the toxic fungi, knowing the harm it would cause.

Throughout the trial, the defense maintained her innocence, but the jury was convinced by evidence pointing to her knowledge of the mushrooms’ lethal effects. The sentence handed down reflects both the seriousness of the crime and the court’s view of her intent.

The case has also sparked public debate in Australia about food safety, toxic plants, and the complexities of criminal intent in cases involving natural substances.