Australian Influencer Accused of Drugging Baby for Online Fame

Wed Jul 09 2025 17:23:16 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Australian Influencer Accused of Drugging Baby for Online Fame

A Queensland mother faces serious charges after allegedly poisoning her infant daughter to gain social media attention and financial support.


The case raises disturbing ethical questions about the lengths some individuals may go to for online prominence, as well as the role of social media in perpetuating harmful behaviors.



An Australian influencer from Queensland has been charged with severe offenses, including the alleged poisoning of her infant daughter, to generate donations and grow her online presence. The 34-year-old mother reportedly documented her child's purported battle with a terminal illness, which raised suspicions among medical professionals when the baby was admitted to a hospital with alarming symptoms.

According to detectives, the influencer filmed her one-year-old daughter in significant distress after administering a variety of unauthorized medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Authorities believe her actions were calamitous enough to be classified as torture and fraud after an extensive investigation that commenced in October when the child was hospitalized.

Details unveiled by the Queensland Police indicated that the mother took meticulous measures to obtain these medications without consent, even using leftover prescriptions belonging to individuals residing in her home. This prompted doctors to alert police when the baby's condition became critical. Medical tests conducted later confirmed the presence of unauthorized substances in the child's system.

In an alarming twist, the influencer reportedly managed to raise approximately A$60,000 (approximately £30,500 or $37,300) through a GoFundMe campaign aimed at supporting her child's alleged medical needs. Following the investigation's findings, GoFundMe is actively pursuing refunds for contributors.

Detective Inspector Paul Dalton described the case's allegations as profoundly repugnant, spotlighting the troubling overlap between social media and exploitative behavior. Although police investigated additional individuals in relation to the case, they concluded there was no evidence warranting charges against anyone else.

The influencer is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court to face the charges, as the community grapples with the implications of this shocking incident on perceptions of social media and its influencers in Australia.

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