Mother Accused of Poisoning Son’s IV Drip with Feces in Disturbing Case at Children’s Hospital
April 29, 2025 – A heartbreaking and disturbing case of alleged child abuse has surfaced in a courtroom, with the mother of a 9-year-old boy accused of poisoning her son’s IV drip with feces while he was receiving treatment at The Children’s Hospital. The case has shocked the community and raised serious concerns about the safety of vulnerable patients in healthcare settings.
The boy, whose identity has not been disclosed due to legal reasons, was admitted to the hospital in poor condition and his health rapidly deteriorated while under medical care. Hospital staff became increasingly concerned as the child’s temperature spiked, and he exhibited symptoms such as delirium, severe pain, and agitation. Nurses and doctors working on the case began noticing strange occurrences during his treatment, which ultimately led to allegations of deliberate harm.
One of the nurses, Lindie, who was working the night shift when the boy was particularly unwell, recalled that the child was suffering from pain in his back, stomach, and head. She remembers him asking for pain relief, but the symptoms didn’t align with what was expected given his condition. “His temperature shot up, and he started to show signs of extreme distress,” Lindie testified in court. “He was in a lot of pain, and his behavior was very erratic. It didn’t seem right.”
Lindie also shared an unsettling memory from that time, where the child was overheard speaking to his mother in a way that raised serious concerns. “I overheard him asking his mother why she was doing this to him,” Lindie said. “The boy said, ‘You could have put something in my cannula when I was asleep.’ He seemed to be very distressed, and it was clear that he felt something was wrong with his treatment.”
The nurse’s concerns led her to send an email to child protection services, fearing that the child was being deliberately harmed. She was not the only one to notice unusual behavior. Another nurse, Kristina, who worked alongside Lindie, testified that the boy had made similar statements during their shifts. Kristina recalled the child saying, “What have you done to my cannula this time?” to which his mother reportedly responded, “Why would you say that? That makes me upset when you say those things.”
Despite the seemingly troubling exchanges, it wasn’t until after the boy’s tragic death that the full extent of the allegations came to light. Following his passing, a blood sample taken from the child tested positive for E. coli. The infection, however, was not immediately conclusive in pointing to the alleged poisoning, as E. coli can be contracted from various sources.
In the courtroom, the boy’s mother has pleaded not guilty to the charges of poisoning her son’s IV drip with feces. The defense team has raised questions about whether the child’s statements were misheard or misinterpreted, with the mother’s lawyer, Pauline, asking if it was possible that the nurse had misunderstood the boy when he said, “Don’t you dare put anything in my cannula.” “Possibly yes,” Kristina replied during her testimony.
Despite the ambiguity surrounding the specific cause of the child’s death, the mother remains the focus of an ongoing investigation that spans years. The courtroom has been filled with emotional testimony from nurses, doctors, and family members, all of whom have been affected by the tragic events. The court has yet to determine whether the boy’s death was the result of intentional poisoning or if other factors were at play.
As the case continues, the community is left grappling with the heart-wrenching question of whether this young life could have been saved and whether the allegations against the boy’s mother are true. The courtroom proceedings are expected to continue for several more months as both sides present their evidence, and the tragic details of this case unfold.
The loss of a child is always a devastating blow to any family, and in this case, the added layer of potential betrayal at the hands of a mother has only deepened the sorrow and confusion surrounding the young boy’s death. The case has sparked wider conversations about child safety in hospitals, parental rights, and the potential for abuse in medical environments. The community anxiously awaits a resolution to this disturbing and emotional case.