Missouri Teacher Arrested for Poisoning Husband, Charged with Attempted Murder

Missouri Teacher Charged with Husband's Poisoning Sarah Elizabeth Scheffer Christian School Teacher Lily of the valley

By E.Baloyo , Parent Herald Jan 20, 06:13 am

A Missouri teacher charged with her husband's poisoning is now detained.

A Christian school teacher, Sarah Elizabeth Scheffer, 37, has been charged with attempted murder after her husband called authorities for help.

On January 16, 2024, her husband called the Jefferson City police department and was notified that he suspected his wife might have poisoned his food and medication, which caused his unexplained illness.

Missouri Teacher Charged with Husband's Poisoning

The Jefferson City Police Department launched an investigation after receiving reports of a possible intentional poisoning.

The suspect, identified as Sarah Elizabeth Scheffer, a Christian school teacher who taught art at Calvary Lutheran High School, was accused by her husband of poisoning his food and drinks over several weeks.

Scheffer's husband has already suspected that he is being intentionally poisoned, which led him to plant a hidden camera in their kitchen.

It was later recorded that Sarah Elizabeth added a root-like substance from a bag with a label that says "lily of the valley," which she then added to her husband's smoothie.

The case took a decisive turn when evidence was confirmed that it was indeed Lily of the Valley, a toxic substance to contaminate her husband's smoothies.

This flower plant is known to be poisonous to humans and animals who come to ingest it internally.

Additionally, it was revealed that this has spiked the man's food with numerous cardiac glycosides, which slow down the heart and cause irregular heart rhythm, as well as trigger abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea.

Over a concerning six-week period, Scheffer's husband reported experiencing a series of unexplained symptoms, including severe fatigue and confusion, which he suspected were due to being poisoned.

The situation escalated when he confronted Scheffer about an unusually bitter-tasting beverage she had given him.

This confrontation led to Scheffer's initial admission of tampering with the drink, although she later retracted her statement.

School and Community Reaction

The culmination of these events and the discovery of the lily of the valley in the smoothie have been critical in the case against the Missouri teacher charged with her husband's poisoning.

Following the arrest of Sarah Elizabeth Scheffer, Calvary Lutheran High School, where she taught design and art, promptly placed her on administrative leave.

The school issued a statement clarifying that the alleged criminal activities occurred outside of Scheffer's professional role and did not involve any students or other school personnel.

The school, part of the Christian educational community in Jefferson City, expressed its commitment to the well-being of all its members and its intention to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.

This case has sent shockwaves through Jefferson City, highlighting the grave nature of domestic crimes and the unexpected contexts in which they can occur.

As the legal process unfolds, the focus remains on the serious charges against Sarah Elizabeth Scheffer and the implications for the local community, especially the students and staff at the Christian school where she taught.

The use of lily of the valley in the alleged poisoning adds a peculiar aspect to this already complex case, reminding the public of the hidden dangers of seemingly innocent substances.