Deise Moura dos Anjos, charged in a tragic poisoning incident linked to a Christmas cake, was found dead in her cell, with authorities leaning towards the conclusion of suicide. Investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of multiple family members.**
Investigation Deepens After Suspect Found Dead in Christmas Cake Poisoning Case**
Investigation Deepens After Suspect Found Dead in Christmas Cake Poisoning Case**
A Brazilian woman suspected of poisoning her husband's family has been found dead in her jail cell, leading to further scrutiny of the high-profile case.**
A woman accused of a shocking poisoning case in Brazil has been discovered dead in her prison cell, likely from suicide, as investigators continue to unravel the tragedy that unfolded around a Christmas cake. Deise Moura dos Anjos, aged 42, had been in pre-trial detention since January after being charged with the murder of three family members and the attempted murder of three others on Christmas Eve, all stemming from the same poisoned dessert.
The deaths came after the relatives consumed a cake made from flour that forensic experts later revealed was laced with arsenic. This deadly discovery initiated a deeper look into Moura dos Anjos's history, which led authorities to also probe into the suspicious death of her father-in-law, who had passed away months earlier. Subsequently exhumed, his remains bore high levels of arsenic, raising serious concerns about potential foul play.
Moura dos Anjos maintained her innocence, yet Cléber dos Santos Lima, a local police chief, expressed strong belief in her guilt, citing evidence that she had acquired arsenic on multiple occasions. This information coupled with the forensic findings fueled the investigation, resulting in extensive testing of various food items within the household where the poisoning occurred.
While Zeli dos Anjos, the woman who prepared the fatal cake, also fell ill but survived, the investigation ruled her out as a suspect. Ultimately, out of the group that consumed the dessert, two sisters and a niece lost their lives. The family’s tragedy presents a complex interplay of allegations, denials, and now, a mysterious death in custody, prompting questions about accountability and the justice system's handling of the case.
