Online Encounter Turns Deadly | Tampa News

A woman named Samantha Adams has been arrested in Polk County for allegedly poisoning a 69-year-old man she met online, using benzodiazepine in his drink to force him into handing over $1,000 — and nearly killing him. The victim, who passed out after drinking, later required hospitalization; medical staff confirmed he had no prior access to the drug. Investigators found Adams tampering with his home security system and discovered she’d previously left him feeling unsteady or passed out on at least three other occasions. When arrested, she was found with prescription pills belonging to others — including hydrocodone, oxycodone, sertraline, Adderall, and alprazolam — and now faces charges including attempted murder and drug possession. Sheriff Grady Judd warns there may be more victims, as Adams appears to target men online for financial gain, willing to go to extreme lengths to get what she wants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64f51a806d65b962