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Missouri woman accused of trying to kill husband by poisoning his Mountain Dew because he 'didn't appreciate' everything she does for him
A Missouri woman stands accused of trying to kill her husband by poisoning his Mountain Dew because he 'didn't appreciate' everything she does for him.
Michelle Peters, 47, was arrested on first-degree assault and armed criminal action charges, and is currently held without bond in the Laclede County Detention Center.
The mother and esthetician is accused of secretly adding the toxic weed killer Roundup in her husbands soda on several occasions between May and June.
On Sunday, video footage provided by the victim shows Peters spiking her husbands drink with insecticide, according to the Laclede County Sheriffs Office.
Michelle Peters, 47, was arrested on first-degree assault and armed criminal action charges, and is currently held without bond in the Laclede County Detention Center
The mother and esthetician is accused of secretly adding the toxic weed killer Roundup in her husbands soda on several occasions between May and June
The victim noticed an odd taste in his diet soda around May 1, but continued to consume it regardless.
Within a few weeks, he began experiencing symptoms including a sore throat, coughing up mucus, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
After feeling ill and knowing he was the sole member of the household who drank Mountain Dew, the victim became suspicious that someone was tampering with his drink.
When confronted about his illness, Peters allegedly dismissed it as COVID-19 and advised him to stay away from their grandchildren.
The husband, however, suspected her motive was related to his $500,000 life insurance policy, according to Ozarks First.
He then investigated and found video evidence of Peters spiking his beverages that were stored in the garage fridge on several occasions.
In a winding explanation during police interviews, Peters admitted to mixing Roundup with the soft drink intending to use the concoction as a weed killer.
She also acknowledged placing insecticide in her husband's Mountain Dew, mistakenly thinking his soda was a bottle of Roundup.
Peters justified her actions by telling officers her husband was selfish and they had relationship issues
She was reportedly angry at her husband as he showed no appreciation for the 50th birthday party she organized for him - and spiked his drinks to be 'mean' to him
Peters justified her actions by telling officers her husband was selfish and they had relationship issues.
She was reportedly angry at her husband as he showed no appreciation for the 50th birthday party she organized for him - and spiked his drinks to be 'mean' to him.
Glyphosate, a chemical present in Roundup, poses serious health risks if ingested, including increased saliva, mouth and throat pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially lethal consequences.
Peters is currently awaiting a bond review hearing scheduled for July 2.
Her husband survived and his condition is unknown at this time.