On December 23, six members of the same family showed signs of poisoning after eating the dessert, which was found to contain arsenic in its composition.
A woman was arrested in Torres, on suspicion of having poisoned three people in December 2024. The court issued a temporary arrest order. The accused is the daughter-in-law of Zeli Terezinha Silva dos Anjos, aged 61, who was responsible for making the cake and is currently hospitalized, but in stable condition.
On December 23, six members of the same family showed signs of intoxication after eating the cake, which was found to have been found in its composition. The victims were identified as Neuza Denize Silva dos Anjos, aged 65; Maida Berenice Flores da Silva, 59 years old; and Tatiana Denize Silva dos Anjos, 47 years old. A 10-year-old boy, Neuza’s grandson, was also affected, but has already been discharged and is recovering at home.
Civil Police investigations are ongoing, focusing on the possibility of poisoning. Additionally, authorities are reevaluating the death of the ex-husband of the woman who made the cake, which occurred in September 2024, and which was attributed to alleged food poisoning.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Posted by Luisa dos Santos
