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‘Black Widow’ accused of targeting men on dating apps for money and drugging them, authorities say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Akim Powell , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Authorities arrested the woman, known as the "Black Widow," on August 27. The investigation began after a 69-year-old man reported a suspicious medical incident.
A 39-year-old woman is facing accusations of drugging men for financial gain. She allegedly used dating apps to meet her targets. The investigation began after a 69-year-old man reported a suspicious medical incident.
He had met the woman, who used the alias Nala, through a dating app. The man claimed she may have poisoned him on multiple occasions. Authorities arrested the woman, known as the "Black Widow," on August 27.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The woman's arrest followed an incident at a shopping center, where she had agreed to meet the man. The full circumstances of the case can be found in the press release.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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