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Florida Teen Charged with Attempted Murder for Poisoning Mother's Milk with Bleach

The 17-year-old suspect allegedly admitted to contaminating the milk, citing anger toward his adoptive mother and a desire to leave their home.

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Overview

  • Eduardo Espinal-Ramgewan, 17, faces charges of poisoning, attempted felony murder, and aggravated elder abuse after allegedly lacing his adoptive mother's milk with bleach.
  • The 77-year-old victim noticed a chemical odor and taste in the milk and reported the incident to authorities on April 19 in Deltona, Florida.
  • Bodycam footage and arrest affidavits reveal the teen admitted to pouring bleach into the milk, stating he intended to make his mother sick.
  • The victim's other son called 911 after the incident and reported prior threats made by the suspect, including one on April 17 to physically harm their mother.
  • Investigators found evidence at the scene, including a recently moved bleach bottle, and confirmed the victim was hospitalized for medical evaluation.