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75-Year-Old Woman Charged with Poisoning Neighbor in Dispute

4/14/2026

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Authorities charged Sally Beaney, a 75-year-old woman, with poisoning her neighbor using ant killer in Southampton on 13 October 2025, amid a driveway dispute.
The prosecution accuses her of harassing the neighbor by blocking access with obstacles and signs.
The court heard she made obscene gestures toward the neighbor and his family.
Beaney appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court, confirmed her name, and was granted bail to appear at Crown Court in May.

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Authorities charged Sally Beaney, a 75-year-old woman, with poisoning her neighbor using ant killer in Southampton on 13 October 2025, amid a driveway dispute.
The prosecution accuses her of harassing the neighbor by blocking access with obstacles and signs.
The court heard she made obscene gestures toward the neighbor and his family.
Beaney appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court, confirmed her name, and was granted bail to appear at Crown Court in May.