A quiet neighbourhood in the Brazilian city of Igarassu has been rocked by a harrowing case of alleged familial betrayal, after a 71-year-old grandmother was accused of attempting to poison her own family with a deadly cake.
According to local police reports, the elderly woman is suspected of baking a cake and deliberately lacing it with a powerful rat poison before serving it to her unsuspecting relatives. The incident, which unfolded in the Pernambuco state, has left the community in a state of disbelief.
A Festive Gathering Turns Sinister
The disturbing event reportedly took place during a family gathering. The grandmother, whose identity has not been fully disclosed, presented the homemade cake to her daughter, son-in-law, and two young grandchildren.
Fortunately, the family became suspicious before consuming a significant amount of the treat. The exact details of what aroused their suspicion have not been revealed, but their caution likely prevented a tragedy.
Race to the Hospital
After becoming wary, the family members who had ingested small portions of the cake began to feel unwell and were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Authorities confirmed that all four victims were admitted and subsequently released after receiving care, having escaped serious harm.
Police were alerted to the incident and swiftly launched an investigation. "We collected the cake and sent it for forensic analysis," a police representative stated. "The tests confirmed the presence of a rodenticide in the product."
Motives and Aftermath
The grandmother was promptly arrested and is currently in police custody. While the precise motive remains under investigation, preliminary reports from local media suggest the alleged plot may have been driven by simmering family disputes.
This chilling case serves as a stark reminder that danger can sometimes come from the most unexpected places, turning a symbol of domestic care into a weapon.
