A woman from North Dakota was sentenced to 25 years in prison for poisoning her boyfriend, who was planning to break up with her and believed he was about to inherit a large sum of money. The victim, Steven Riley Jr., died from ethylene glycol poisoning, which is found in antifreeze. The woman, Ina Thea Kenoyer, pleaded guilty in May and was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison with the remaining 25 years suspended. She also received 10 years of supervised probation and had to pay over $3,000 in restitution to Riley’s family.
During the court hearing, Riley’s family expressed their feelings towards Kenoyer, stating that the punishment should fit the crime. They mentioned that the Department of Corrections does not serve antifreeze in her iced tea, implying that she will not face the same fate as her victim. Kenoyer had claimed that Riley had been drinking alcohol all day and suffered heat stroke, but investigators doubted her story and found evidence that she had poisoned him with antifreeze.
This case is just one of several instances where individuals have been accused of using poison to harm their partners. In recent years, there have been cases where spouses were poisoned to death using substances like fentanyl, arsenic, and cyanide. These cases serve as a reminder of the dangers of toxic relationships and the extreme measures some individuals may take when faced with rejection or financial motives.
It is important to be aware of the signs of toxic relationships and to seek help if you or someone you know is in a dangerous situation. Poisoning someone is a serious crime with severe consequences, as seen in the case of Ina Thea Kenoyer. By recognizing the warning signs and seeking help, lives can be saved and tragedies like this can be prevented.
