Wisconsin Couple Charged with Attempted Murder in Dating App Poison Plot
Paul VanDuyne Jr. and Andrea Whitaker, a Wisconsin couple, face attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning two women VanDuyne previously dated. The victims, who met VanDuyne through dating apps, reported experiencing illnesses caused by thallium, cyanide, and hydrogen sulfide. Prosecutors claim the couple, who met online, plotted to poison the victims using various toxins, including abrin created from rosary peas. Bail has been set at $10 million for VanDuyne and $4 million for Whitaker.
John Q. Hosedrinker