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A woman from Texas, recently divorced, allegedly attempted to murder her former husband by sending him chocolates laced with fentanyl as a present after discovering his engagement, according to the police.
Pamela Stanley, 63, was indicted last week over the alleged plot to kill her newly-engaged ex, Jeffrey Kauth, 66.
Authorities say Stanley was arrested after attempting to purchase the synthetic opioid on May 30 at a motel in Weatherford, in Parker County.
The alleged deal, that authorities say she drove three hours to make, was made with an undercover cop with the Parker County Special Crimes Unit.
Reports from authorities indicate that Stanley was overheard discussing with a friend her intention to inject the dangerous drug into a box of chocolates she planned to send to Kauth.
Officials say she had planned to mail the spiked confectionery as if it was sent from a travel agency, along with a honeymoon incentive.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they set up the drug deal after being notified of her alleged intentions by an unknown source.
Kauth spoke with NBCDFW, saying: ‘It was a pretty ingenious plan. I would have probably ate the chocolates.’
Pamela Stanley, 63, was indicted last week over the alleged plot to kill her newly engaged ex husband Jeffrey Kauth
Reports from authorities indicate that Stanley was overheard discussing with a friend her intention to inject the dangerous drug into a box of chocolates she planned to send to Kauth, as seen in the image above.
He added: ‘My fiancé would have ate the chocolate, but even worse, we have two minor children here.
‘I’m sure they would have eaten some as well, and she has no remorse. We’ve been divorced since 2019, but she’s just been angry since.’
He also told the outlet that he has installed safety measures, including flood lights and surveillance cameras on his property, and only now she is in jail does he feel safe.
Speaking with The Independent Kauth also claimed that Stanley had attempted to hire a hitman to assassinate him.
Kauth claimed that the ‘hitman had a conscience’ and subsequently reached out to him to make him aware. Stanley has not been charged with these allegations.
He also told the outlet that he believes Stanley wants him to die so she could share in his son’s inheritance and move back to their home they once shared.
Stanley was indicted for criminal solicitation with intent to commit murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
A search of her vehicle also found 9.5 grams of crystal meth, which she claimed was for a friend, authorities said.
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office said they set up the drug deal after being notified of her alleged intentions by an unknown source, Stanley is seen here in her county jail mugshot
Officials say Stnaley had planned to mail the spiked confectionary as if it was sent from a travel agency, along with a honeymoon incentive
Kauth is seen here with his new fiancée Kim in a post shared to his Facebook page
Parker County District Attorney Jeff Swain said: ‘So essentially, the indictment alleges in two different ways that Ms. Stanley committed preparatory acts that serve to advance the goal of committing a murder.
‘In one, that’s by a conspiracy with a different person to acquire the fentanyl to commit the murder.
‘And then the other count, it’s by arranging for and traveling to Weatherford to pick up the fentanyl to use in the commission of the murder.’
Stanley remains behind bars in the county jail with a bond set at $550,000. If found guilty, she could face anywhere from two to 20 years in prison. She is to be arraigned on Tuesday inside Parker County District Court.
She last had a run-in with the law in 2019 when she pleaded guilty to deadly conduct after unlawfully discharging a firearm, she was sentenced to 12 months’ probation and handed 50 hours community service.
