Woman Charged with Attempted Murder for Poisoning Husband's Drink
A 43-year-old woman, Cheryl Harris Gates, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
According to the police, Gates allegedly spiked her husband's Celsius energy drink with prescription medications on July 12 and August 18, with the intention of causing a blackout condition or incapacitation.
Cheryl Harris Gates was arrested and charged with attempted murder and contaminating food or drink.
- Gates' husband reported becoming incapacitated on both occasions and discovered a foreign, controlled substance in his drink.
- The couple lived separately at the time of the incident.
Author's summary: Woman charged with attempted murder for poisoning husband's energy drink.