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Connecticut Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband's Wine with Antifreeze

Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min7,840 views
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Allegations of Antifreeze Poisoning

  • ⚠️ A Connecticut woman, Kristen Hogan, is accused of poisoning her husband with antifreeze.
  • 🏠 The incident allegedly occurred at the couple's home in Ridgefield, where they live with their child.

Victim's Experience and Medical Response

  • 🍷 The victim reported drinking red wine in early August, after which he became ill, experiencing slurred speech, staggering, and vomiting.
  • 🏥 Hospital doctors initially suspected a stroke but later identified signs of ethylene glycol poisoning, the key ingredient in antifreeze.
  • 🔬 The victim was admitted to the ICU and underwent dialysis, with the wine later testing positive for the substance.

Damning Evidence and Motive

  • 📱 Investigators found damning evidence on Hogan's phone, including searches for potassium cyanide and monoethylene glycol, as well as lethal dosages.
  • 💰 The victim told police that if he had died, Hogan would have become the full owner of their house and gained full custody of their child, suggesting a financial motive.

Current Status

  • ⚖️ Hogan is being held on $1 million bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
  • 💬 Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief upon hearing the allegations.
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