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Grandma Arrested After Allegedly Poisoning Grandchildren With Baked Cake, Killing One

A 59-year-old grandmother, Izabel Cardoso de Andrade, has been arrested in Brazil after allegedly poisoning her two grandchildren with a homemade cake — a tragedy that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The Deadly Treat

According to police reports, the incident occurred on July 23, 2025, in São Francisco, eastern Brazil, while the children were visiting their grandparents during the summer holidays.

The younger child, Alana dos Santos Cardoso Marques (9), became gravely ill almost immediately after eating the cake. Her 11-year-old sister, who consumed a smaller portion, also fell sick but survived with milder symptoms.

Even the family cat reportedly died after tasting the baked treat.
Rapid Decline

Shortly after eating the cake, both children began vomiting and complaining of severe stomach pain. Alana’s condition quickly worsened, and witnesses said she expelled a white liquid from her nose.

Her grandparents called for help, and a neighbour rushed her to a nearby hospital. Tragically, Alana died shortly after arrival from cardiopulmonary arrest.
Forensic Findings

Investigators collected samples of the cake from the family home. Forensic tests revealed traces of terbufos, a highly toxic pesticide.

Terbufos is known to attack the central nervous system, causing muscle weakness, seizures, breathing difficulties, cramps, and — in severe cases — death.

Post-mortem tests confirmed the chemical was present in Alana’s body.

The family’s cat also died of liver failure, further pointing to poisoning.

Ongoing Investigation

Police arrested Cardoso de Andrade on Friday, September 19, 2025. Authorities are still investigating whether the poisoning was intentional or a tragic accident.

The grandmother’s lawyer, Raphael Simões de Moraes Neto, said she has been cooperating with investigators and voluntarily allowed her home to be searched.

No clear motive has been established so far.
A Community in Shock

The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow in the local community, with many demanding answers about how such a deadly pesticide found its way into a cake meant for children.

Police continue to investigate as the surviving child recovers.

Savedday2:
Women are the most wicked creature on earth.


Maybe is their lack of logical reasoning or wickedness is an inbuilt thing.

When I see my fellow men get married to them, I always wept.

OKUCHI11:
Many people came here as representatives of the Name Checkers Association of Nigeria... Am I lying

Savedday2:
Women are the most wicked creature on earth.


Maybe is their lack of logical reasoning or wickedness is an inbuilt thing.

When I see my fellow men get married to them, I always wept.

MIRACULOUS123:
What if it's not intentional, just what if?

There was a day I bought a sniper to kill insecticides in my room, I missed it with water in a fearless bottle and pricked the cover with nail so i can flit it.
After using , I left the remainder on the table being alone in the room, and I went out to get a super commando energy drink, I drank some and left the remaining ones beside my bed. After a while I got a call on Whatsapp and I got up to receive the call, while on call I just strolled to the table, picked up the fearless bottle with sniper thinking it's my commando, boom, I just poured it inside my mouth and spit it out immediately.
I was frozen with shock, and rushed out to get a charcoal with palm oil, mixed and drank while waiting for any signs so I can rush to the hospital. I didn't get any feelings for over 48 hours so I let it slide.
But just imagined I died, won't people say I commit suicide?
I don't judge without having facts!