Boy Dies After Eating ‘Poisoned Easter Egg’ Sent to Family in Brazil
A tragic incident has unfolded in Brazil, where a 7-year-old boy, LuÃs Fernando, died after allegedly eating a poisoned Easter egg sent to his family. According to reports from The Independent, the egg was delivered to the family with a message that read: "With love, to Mirian Lira. Happy Easter".
The boy’s mother, Mirian Lira, and his 13-year-old sister remain in hospital in a serious condition after also showing symptoms of poisoning. The family received the gift-wrapped egg from a motorcycle courier, and shortly after LuÃs Fernando ate the chocolate, he became sick and was rushed to hospital in Imperatriz in the state of Maranhão.
As reported by The Independent, the mother began to show symptoms of poisoning, including her hands turning purple and difficulty breathing, shortly after her son was intubated. The family believes that the egg was sent by a "jealous" ex-girlfriend of his mother’s new partner.
Police have arrested a 35-year-old woman who they believe is responsible for sending the poisoned egg. According to The Independent, the suspect was caught on an interstate bus leaving Imperatriz to her hometown of Santa Ines, and two wigs were seized which police believe she used to disguise herself when buying the chocolate in a supermarket.
Naiza Lira, an aunt of the victim, told G1: "When the egg arrived, there was no identification of who had sent it, just the note and they didn’t say who it was from." She also reported that Mirian Lira received a mysterious phone call after the egg was delivered, with a woman’s voice asking if she had received the egg.
The Maranhão Civil Police have confirmed that the initial investigations point to jealousy and revenge as the motivation for the woman to poison the chocolate and send it to the family. A spokesman said: "The Maranhão Civil Police analysed images from security cameras of Emperatriz’s commercial establishment, where the suspect appears, who was wearing a wig, buying chocolate."
Samples of the Easter eggs were sent to forensics for analysis alongside blood samples from the family to identify if any poison was used. As The Independent reports, the police are continuing to investigate the incident and are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the sending of the poisoned egg.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. According to The Independent, the case is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of jealousy and revenge.
The suspect’s identity has not been publicly disclosed, but it is understood that she is being held in custody and will face charges related to the incident. As this story continues to unfold, The Independent will provide updates and further information as it becomes available.
In a statement, the Maranhão Civil Police confirmed that they are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case. The police are working tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against the suspect, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the need for authorities to take swift action in response to reports of suspicious activity. As The Independent continues to report on this story, it is clear that the impact of this incident will be felt for some time to come.
Further investigation is ongoing, The Independent will keep readers informed.
