Arizona woman allegedly attempted to poison Air Force husband over extended period.
A Shocking Case of Attempted Murder
A woman in Arizona has been arrested for a chilling crime that involved slowly poisoning her military husband. Melody Johnson, a 39-year-old resident of Tucson, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree attempted murder, attempting to commit aggravated assault, and poisoning food or drink.
A Troubled Relationship
According to CNN, Melody Johnson and her husband were going through a divorce but still living together. Her husband, Roby Johnson, is a member of the Air Force, and the couple also has a child together.
A Suspicious Discovery
Roby Johnson’s suspicions were first aroused when the couple was stationed in Germany. He noticed an unusual taste in his coffee but continued drinking it for several weeks. Eventually, he decided to investigate and purchased pool testing strips to analyze the coffee. To his horror, he discovered high levels of chlorine in it, as reported by Fox News.
Instead of confronting his wife immediately, Roby cleverly pretended to keep drinking the tainted coffee until they returned to Arizona. His plan was to gather evidence and contact the authorities once they were back in the United States.
A Shocking Revelation
Upon their return, Roby set up a hidden camera in their home, which allegedly captured Melody Johnson pouring bleach into his coffee. Armed with this incriminating evidence, he wasted no time in contacting the authorities. Melody was subsequently arrested on July 18.
A Disturbing Motive
Investigators believe that Melody Johnson’s motive for poisoning her husband was to collect death benefits. Roby Johnson, fearing for his life, had suspected that his wife was attempting to kill him. When police searched their home, they reportedly noticed a strong smell of bleach emanating from the coffee machine.
Melody Johnson pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday and is currently being held in jail on a $250,000 bond.
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