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Samantha Adams attempted murder charges in Florida

Overview

Samantha Adams, a 39-year-old woman from Orlando, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, following allegations that she targeted men met via dating apps to extort money.

Investigators allege that Adams spiked a 69-year-old man’s whiskey with benzodiazepine during a visit to his home in Haines City, leading to his hospitalization for an overdose. The incident reportedly followed an argument regarding a vehicle purchase. The victim informed law enforcement that he had experienced similar suspicious incidents at Adams’ residence on at least three other occasions.

Sheriff Grady Judd stated that investigators believe money was the primary motive behind the alleged actions. Adams faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, drug possession, tampering with evidence, and offering to commit prostitution.

Entities

Samantha Adams · Polk County Sheriff’s Office · Grady Judd · Haines City · Florida

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Orlando woman arrested for allegedly poisoning Central Florida man

    An Orlando woman, Samantha Adams, was arrested in Florida for allegedly poisoning a man with benzodiazepines after meeting him on a dating app.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Samantha Adams charged with attempted murder in Florida

    Florida woman Samantha Adams faces attempted murder charges after allegedly drugging a man met on a dating app with Benzodiazepine to extort money.

Sources

offthepress.com · oliverwillis.com · pulptastic.com · usmagazine.com · westorlandonews.com