FBI, National Guard Join Wisconsin Cyanide Plot Probe

Paul Van Duyne and Andrea Whitaker have been charged in Wisconsin for allegedly conspiring to poison Van Duyne's ex-girlfriends with cyanide, prompting multiple hazardous materials investigations involving local police, the FBI, and the National Guard. The case began when a woman reported her car was broken into at a Costco and later discovered her water bottle tasted strange, with lab tests confirming cyanide. Another incident in Rock County led to a former girlfriend being hospitalized after drinking from a tainted bottle. Prosecutors allege that Whitaker, who has a pharmacology background, actively participated in the plot by researching cyanide and helping Van Duyne. Van Duyne faces charges of stalking and attempted homicide, while Whitaker is charged with harboring or aiding a felon and attempting to conceal evidence. Authorities describe the scheme as elaborate and say the investigation is ongoing.