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Was it coincidence… or something else?? #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #maryyoder

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  • Mar 21, 2026
  • 0:34
  • Short

Months before Mary Yoder died from colchicine poisoning, her son Adam suddenly became violently ill with similar symptoms.

At the time, it was brushed off as a random bug. But after Mary’s death, that earlier illness raised some questions.

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Brief Summary

Mary Oda's poisoning raises questions about her son's earlier illness.

Key points

  • Mary's Mysterious Illness. Mary Oda's sudden illness leads to a shocking discovery of poisoning.

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