Notes – Part I: The Media Release

 Woman charged with poisoning infant for financial and social media
gain

 Arrested January 16, 2025, by Child Protection and Investigation Unit

 Charges include torture, fraud, and use of dangerous substances

 Accused gave unauthorized medicine to a one-year-old child

 Three counts of preparing crimes with dangerous substances

 Accused concealed and sourced unapproved medication

 One count of torture and child exploitation material

 Accused filmed child in pain to gain followers and donations

 Solicited $60,000 via GoFundMe under false pretenses

 Police say videos shared online caused child distress

 Incident occurred between August 6 and October 15, 2024

 Incident discovered by hospital staff on October 15, 2024

 Medical staff notified police immediately

 Investigations found expired prescriptions not prescribed to her

 Positive drug test confirmed on January 7, 2025

 Drugs found were unauthorized and unsafe for infants

 Accused allegedly aimed to boost social media profile

 GoFundMe confirmed donor refunds are in progress

 Police emphasized the child’s severe emotional and physical suffering

 Accused to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 17, 2025

 Police call crime “abhorrent” and deeply harmful to the child

 QPS encourages public tips via Police Link or Crime Stoppers

Notes – Part II: The News Story

 34-year-old influencer charged for poisoning infant for fame and

 Five counts of poisoning a child despite medical advice

 Three counts of preparing crimes using dangerous substances

 One count each of torture, child exploitation, and fraud

 Accused used child’s suffering to raise $60,000 online

 Allegedly created videos to promote fundraising for failing business

 Gave child unapproved pharmacy and prescription medicines

 Alleged crimes occurred between August 6 and October 15, 2024

 Hospital staff reported case on October 15, 2024

 Accused concealed purchase of expired prescriptions

 Tests on January 7, 2025, confirmed illegal drug presence

 Child admitted for legitimate illness, then poisoned

 Experts reported child’s serious physical and emotional harm

 Child immediately removed from suspect’s care

 Police say child could have died if not discovered

 Hospital staff acted promptly and were not at fault

 GoFundMe issuing full refunds to all donors

 Accused defied medical advice, worsening child’s condition

 Legal hearing scheduled on January 17, 2025

 Police stress urgency to protect children from such crimes

 Public encouraged to provide any additional information to police