I Hadn’t Heard of This Poison Before This Case! #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts
- Mar 19, 2026
- 0:43
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When toxicology revealed that Mary Yoder died from colchicine poisoning, investigators were stunned. Colchicine is a prescription medication used to treat gout—something Mary did not have.
It’s not over-the-counter and not something someone would accidentally ingest. Detectives even tested her garden plants and supplements to rule out contamination, but everything came back clean. Which left investigators with one possibility: this wasn’t an accident.
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Brief Summary
Mary Ann Otter's colchicine poisoning raises questions about intentional harm and access to the drug.
Key points
- The Mystery of Colchicine Poisoning. Mary Ann Otter died from colchicine poisoning, but she had no gout. Investigators ruled out contamination, raising questions about access to the drug.
