North Carolina Therapist Accused of Poisoning Attempt
A therapist from North Carolina stands accused of spiking her husband’s energy drink, allegedly after conducting research on how to poison someone using ChatGPT, as reported by local authorities.
Cheryl Harris Gates, 43, was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly tampering with her husband’s Celsius energy drink. She reportedly mixed it with a prescription medication intended to cause him to blackout or become incapacitated, according to an arrest warrant.
As indicated in court documents, from July 8 to September 29, Gates allegedly used ChatGPT to explore the combinations of “lethal” and “incapacitating” drugs that could be injected or consumed. It’s baffling, isn’t it?
There’s evidence suggesting she didn’t just stop there; investigators found that she had bought materials and examined online records in preparation for her plan. Her home workspace yielded syringes, capsule filling kits, medical droppers, scales, and various medications.
The husband, who was not living with Gates at the time, reported feeling incapacitated after consuming two drinks tampered with on July 12 and August 18. It must have been an unsettling experience for him.
Gates, with her striking red hair, works as an occupational therapist within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system. Interestingly, a webpage detailing her role has been taken down, and the school district hasn’t commented on the situation.
Now facing charges of attempted first-degree murder and contaminating food or drink with intent to harm, she’s also linked to prior allegations of stalking and property damage. It appears she may have placed a tracking device on her husband’s vehicle and caused damage to windows at his property.
Initially, she was released from the Mecklenburg County Jail, but after her second arrest—related to stalking and other charges—bail was denied. This incident has raised concerns among local parents, one of whom expressed disbelief, suggesting that “she should never have been around the kids” and calling for better background checks. It’s a troubling situation all around.
