Poisoning Archives

Caregiver Charged with Intentional Homicide After Poisoning Friend with Eye Drops: A 48 Hours Investigation

Pewaukee, Wisconsin – A tragic incident unfolded on October 3, 2018, when Jessy Kurczewski dialed 911 to report the discovery of her friend Lynn Hernan unresponsive in her Pewaukee, Wisconsin home. Jessy Kurczewski, the daughter of a close friend of Hernan, had been caring for her due to declining health. “48 Hours” contributor Jericka Duncan delves into the investigation surrounding Hernan’s mysterious death in the episode “Death By Eye Drops,” now available on Paramount+. Initially …

Manager and Chef of Popular Malaysian Restaurant Banned from Leaving Taiwan Amid Food Poisoning Investigation

Prosecutors in Taipei, Taiwan have taken action against the manager and chef of Polam Kopitiam, a Malaysian restaurant chain, restricting them from leaving the country amid suspicions of their involvement in a food poisoning case. The investigation follows the tragic deaths of two individuals and the illness of dozens more who dined at the establishment. An autopsy revealed the presence of bongkrekic acid in one of the deceased patrons, marking the first instance of this …

Utah Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband Could Lose $2M in Assets Due to Proposed Law

Kama, Utah – A woman from Kama, Utah, is facing serious legal troubles after being accused of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink. Kouri Richins, 33, allegedly served her husband, Eric Richins, a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule on March 3, 2022, resulting in his death. The case has sparked controversy and legal implications, with Utah State Representative Brett Garner proposing a new law to prevent convicted murderers from benefiting financially through prenuptial agreements. If the …

Investigation Underway After 3 Die from Fentanyl Poisoning in Cheraw Area

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Authorities in Chesterfield County, South Carolina are investigating three deaths suspected to be related to fentanyl poisoning. The incidents occurred on August 21, 2023, in the vicinity of McQueen Road near Chesterfield and Cheraw. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the calls reporting the incidents between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two victims were found on McQueen Road, with another individual having passed away earlier that day in …

Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office investigating multiple deaths from fentanyl poisoning

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. – Law enforcement authorities in Chesterfield County, South Carolina are investigating a series of deaths in the Cheraw area, suspected to be linked to fentanyl poisoning. Captain Wayne Jordan of the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office reported the ongoing investigation, with the involvement of the Chesterfield County Coroner, Lancaster County Coroner, and State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Sheriff Campbo Streater issued a public warning, urging residents not to handle or consume any substances …

Multiple Deaths in Chesterfield County, SC Linked to Fentanyl Poisoning, Sheriff Reports

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. – The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has reported multiple deaths in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, which may be the result of fentanyl poisoning. This alarming discovery has prompted an investigation involving CCSO, the Chesterfield County coroner, the Lancaster County coroner, and the State Law Enforcement Division. The authorities are working to determine the source of the drugs that led to these tragic deaths. Sheriff Cambo Streater emphasized the importance of not coming into …

Mother of IDF Soldier Accuses Israel of Deliberately Poisoning Her Son in Hamas Capture

Jerusalem, Israel – The tragic story of IDF soldier Ron Sherman, who was captured by Hamas and held in Gaza, has captivated the nation. After his body was brought back to Israel, his mother, Maayan Sherman, accused the Israel Defense Forces of deliberately murdering her son, alleging that he was killed by poison gas in a manner reminiscent of the Nazis in Auschwitz. Maayan Sherman expressed her anguish in a Facebook post, accusing the government …

Russian State TV Channel Head Zoya Konovalova Found Dead in Suspected Poisoning Incident

KRASNODAR, Russia – The editor-in-chief of a Russian state TV channel was discovered dead in her home, along with the body of her ex-husband. Zoya Konovalova, 48, was found in the Krasnodar region, and officials suspect poisoning as the cause of death. This incident adds to a series of mysterious deaths involving prominent Russian figures since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. According to Russia’s state-run news agency RIA Novosti, no visible injuries …

Chief editor of Russian state TV channel, Kuban, found dead from suspected poisoning near conflict zone

Krasnodar, Russia – The chief editor of a Russian state TV channel near the frontlines of the conflict in Ukraine has been discovered dead from a suspected poisoning. Zoya Konovalova, 48, was found in her bedroom, while her ex-husband’s body was also found in the same location. The authorities have reported that there were no visible injuries on either of the bodies. Konovalova was the chief editor of Kuban, a channel operated by Russian state …

Russian State TV Channel Head Dies from Suspected Poisoning Alongside Ex-Husband: Latest in Series of Mysterious Deaths Since Ukraine Invasion

KRASNODAR, Russia – The head of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state TV channels, Zoya Konovalova, was found dead alongside her ex-husband in the Krasnodar region. Officials suspect poisoning as the cause of death. Konovalova, 48, served as the editor-in-chief of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company Kuban. Both bodies showed no visible injuries, and the state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported that the cause of death is believed to be poisoning. This …