Ivette Diaz, a 49-year-old woman from Miami-Dade County, found herself under arrest on charges of poisoning food or water following a disturbing incident involving her boyfriend. According to the authorities, the arrest, which took place on Friday, was the culmination of events that began on February 20, when Diaz’s boyfriend discovered a bleach tablet in his teacup. The Miami-Dade County police detailed the allegations in an arrest report, which has since brought significant attention to the case.

The couple, who have shared a home for approximately three years, experienced a turn of events that day that would lead to Diaz’s arrest. The boyfriend, upon making himself a meal and some tea, stepped outside briefly, leaving his beverage unattended. Upon his return and subsequent sip from his tea, he encountered an immediate burning sensation in his throat, followed by the unmistakable smell of bleach. It was then he discovered the remnants of a concentrated bleach tablet in his cup, leading to a confrontation with Diaz about the dangerous substance.

The Incident and Its Aftermath

Miami-Dade Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Poisoning Boyfriend's Tea
The police immediately responded to the scene after the boyfriend complained of throat burns and found the bleach tablet in the tea

The situation escalated quickly when Diaz’s boyfriend, after suspecting his tea had been tampered with, sought medical attention at Homestead Hospital. The police report contrasts Diaz’s claim of mistaking the bleach tablet for sugar with the physical evidence; the sugar, in powder form, was stored in an upper cabinet, whereas the bleach tablets were kept under the sink, highlighting the implausibility of such a mistake. This incident has raised numerous questions about the safety and dynamics within the household.

As Diaz was taken into custody, their landlord spoke to NBC Miami, expressing surprise and confusion over the turn of events, describing the couple as seemingly happy and content prior to the incident. The landlord’s account added a layer of complexity to the narrative, underscoring the often private nature of domestic issues. With Diaz now facing serious charges and the investigation ongoing, the community and those involved await further developments in a case that has brought a shocking act to light.