Jealousy Leads to Deadly Cake Poisoning in Brazil

A 17-year-old girl from Itapecerica da Serra, Brazil, died after consuming a cake laced with arsenic. Her classmate confessed to the crime, stating that jealousy was the motive. The father of the victim, Silvio Ferreira das Neves, spoke to reporters at the scene, saying, "She received a cup cake, and after consuming a bit of it, she started feeling very ill." The suspect, also 17, reportedly purchased the arsenic online for R$80.00. This case highlights the ease of access to dangerous substances and the tragic consequences of jealousy. The investigation is ongoing.