California man charged with murder after poisoning estranged wife's food: Police
California police say the man poisoned his wife's food on 'at least' two instances
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man in California was charged with murder after he allegedly killed his wife by poisoning her food, according to police.
The Elk Grove Police Department said in a press release on Thursday that 48-year-old Glennis Smith called 911 on January 12 to report that his wife, 49-year-old Jennifer Smith-Floyd, was "unconscious and not breathing."
An investigation by police revealed that Smith allegedly put fentanyl in his wife's food on purpose on at least two instances without her knowing.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}When Smith allegedly poisoned his wife on the morning of January 12, officials said it was fatal.
The Elk Grove Police Department said in a press release on Thursday that 48-year-old Glennis Smith called 911 on January 12 to report that his wife, 49-year-old Jennifer Smith-Floyd, was "unconscious and not breathing." (Glennis Smith/Facebook)
At the time of Smith-Floyd's death, the couple had been living apart for several months despite being married for five years.
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Detectives said that Smith allegedly attempted to burn the couple's travel trailer at a local self-storage a few months after his wife's death.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An arrest warrant was obtained for Smith's arrest on Wednesday, and he was arrested on charges of murder, arson, and insurance fraud.