LACLEDE COUNTY, MO – A Missouri woman is facing serious charges after her husband accused her of repeatedly poisoning his drinks with a weed killer following an argument over his birthday celebration. Authorities in Laclede County arrested Michelle Y. Peters, 47, on charges of first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action following an investigation that uncovered alarming evidence.

The saga unfolded when the husband began to suspect something was awry with his Mountain Dew, a drink no one else in the household consumed. His suspicions were confirmed through a home security camera, which he says captured his wife tampering with the drink, substituting its contents with Roundup, a common herbicide known to be toxic to humans.

The man described falling ill on several occasions after consuming the Mountain Dew, experiencing a gamut of alarming symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, and expectorating thick mucus. His initial attributions of a “weird” taste were disregarded until the severity of his condition escalated, prompting him to review surveillance footage in search of answers.

Upon reviewing the footage, what he saw was nothing short of a domestic horror story. His wife was observed taking the drinks from their garage refrigerator and seemingly lacing them with the herbicide. This disturbing pattern continued, with the husband noting the household’s supply of Roundup depleting as a new bottle appeared.

The husband later confided in authorities that he had fears for his life, prompting him to keep evidence of his wife’s alleged acts, including the tampered beverage. He mentioned the possibility of an extramarital affair or a scheme to benefit from his life insurance as potential motives behind his wife’s purported actions.

When pressed by law enforcement, Peters initially deflected, alleging she was crafting an unconventional weed-killing mixture as seen on Pinterest. However, faced with video evidence and the physical evidence her husband collected, she allegedly conceded to the act, expressing regrets over her approach to marital dissatisfaction.

Glyphosate, the main component of Roundophos, can be fatal if ingested, potentially leading to multiple organ failure. Peters, who is now held without bond at the Laclede County Detention Center, is set to face court proceedings on July 2 as the gravity of the accusations against her remains a chilling reminder of the potential darkness underlying domestic disputes.