In a baffling turn of events in Arizona, Melody Felicano Johnson has been brought to the forefront of a grave allegation with her trying to kill her husband
The woman is accused of attempting to end her husband’s life in a most unconventional manner. Here is more you need to know about the incident.
Who is Arizona woman Melody Felicano Johnson who poisoned US Army husband coffee to kill him
Melody Felicano Johnson is currently facing grave charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and administering poison to food or drink. Also stemming from a shocking incident where she allegedly poured bleach into her husband, Roby Johnson’s coffee pot.
#Arizona woman arrested for allegedly attempting to murder husband through months of poisoned coffee. Melody Felicano Johnson indicted for first-degree attempted murder and other charges. Husband, a US Air Force member, detected foul taste in coffee, leading to discovery. pic.twitter.com/pc5hN5vsTi
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The state grand jury in Tucson leveled these charges against her on July 18, as per a report from The Guardian. The couple, though in the middle of divorce proceedings, was still sharing a home and raising their child together.
Melody Felicano Johnson’s husband’s intuition
Roby Johnson’s intuition took a critical turn when he decided to install hidden cameras in their household. This step was not taken in haste, but after he had allegedly found “high levels of chlorine” in his morning coffee using pool testing strips.
Cameras strategically placed above the coffee maker, in the laundry room (where the bleach was stored), and one charting the path between the two locations, provided Roby the evidence he needed. The husband, opting for caution, acted out the act of consuming the coffee, only informing the authorities upon returning to the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in July.
A quest for death benefits?
After showing the video to the police, a search warrant was issued for their home, where it was clear that the coffee maker smelled like bleach. Also, Roby Johnson said that he thought his wife was doing what she was doing to get his “death benefits.” In the background of this dispute was the couple’s divorce, which made things even more confusing.
Melody Felicano Johnson proclaimed her innocence with a not-guilty plea during her latest hearing. The Daily Mail reports her current confinement at the Pima County Jail under a bond set at $250,000.
Upcoming court appearance for Melody Felicano Johnson
Melody Johnson is slated for a court appearance on September 6. The hefty bond on her comes in the light of her strong family ties in the Philippines and her recent home purchase there. Prosecutors have put forth their concerns, suggesting she could be a potential flight risk. As of the last update from The Guardian, she remains in local jail custody.
As this intriguing case unfolds, it shines a light on the depths of personal relationships and the unforeseen circumstances they can lead to. With the court date nearing, many are eager to see how this story of betrayal, suspicion, and alleged malevolence concludes.