In a surprising turn of events, Erin Patterson, a 49-year-old Victorian woman accused of fatally poisoning her relatives with mushrooms in a beef Wellington, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. In a strategic legal move, her attorneys have opted to fast-track the case to the state's highest court. This decision could see the trial commencing as early as next year, speeding up the judicial process and potentially leading to a quicker resolution of this high-profile case.