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Couple Charged with Attempted Murder via Poisoning Scheme

6/22/2025

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Paul VanDuyne Jr., 43, and Andrea Whitaker, 41, are charged with attempted murder after allegedly conspiring to poison two former partners in Wisconsin. Using deadly substances like cyanide and thallium, they caused serious health crises for the victims. The court has set bail at a staggering $10 million for VanDuyne and $4 million for Whitaker.

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Paul VanDuyne Jr., 43, and Andrea Whitaker, 41, are charged with attempted murder after allegedly conspiring to poison two former partners in Wisconsin. Using deadly substances like cyanide and thallium, they caused serious health crises for the victims. The court has set bail at a staggering $10 million for VanDuyne and $4 million for Whitaker.