Overview
- Police arrested 39-year-old Samantha Adams and charged her with attempted second-degree murder plus multiple drug-possession, tampering and related counts.
- The 69-year-old victim was treated at a hospital for a benzodiazepine overdose after drinking with the suspect, and he told investigators he met her on a dating app where she used the name "Nalo."
- Deputies say they found a prescription bottle belonging to someone else on the suspect that contained hydrocodone, oxycodone, sertraline, a partial Adderall pill and a partial alprazolam pill.
- Investigators say the victim reported several prior episodes of drowsiness and passing out after meetings with the suspect, that his home security system was tampered with, and that the suspect demanded money during one encounter.
- Sheriff Grady Judd warned there may be additional victims as authorities probe related incidents in Lake and Osceola counties and continue their ongoing investigation.