‘Killer Mom’ Poisoned Family at Thanksgiving Dinner

In North Carolina, restaurant owner Goodrun Casper-Lining-Kogual faces severe legal charges following a lethal poisoning at a 2025 Thanksgiving dinner. Authorities allege she spiked wine with acetonitrile, a toxic chemical found in lithium batteries, resulting in the death of one daughter and the hospitalization of another daughter and her boyfriend. Investigators discovered incriminating evidence in her internet search history, where she reportedly looked up the effects of ingesting the chemical prior to the meal. Beyond the holiday incident, the suspect is now charged with the 2007 murder of Michael Schmidt, a cold case involving a house fire previously thought to be accidental. Prosecutors are currently vetting her involvement in additional suspicious deaths and suggest she may be eligible for the death penalty. This complex case highlights a long history of alleged violence hidden behind a prominent career in the local culinary scene.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.