Alleged Poisoning and Betrayal
Rachel's life took a dramatic turn when she met Janie Lynn Ridd in 1995. Janie, 26, was a welcome presence in Rachel's life, and they decided to share a place after Rachel's divorce.
Initially, their friendship seemed perfect, with Janie helping Rachel with her finances and Rachel introducing Janie to her social circle. However, Janie's behavior became increasingly possessive and jealous, particularly when Rachel spent time with others or went on dates.
Years later, in 2010, Rachel's life was further complicated by a herniated disc in her back, which forced her to stop working as a paramedic. She also discovered she was pregnant around the same time.
'She poisoned me to steal my son'
Rachel trusted Janie as her son's guardian, but allegations later surfaced that Janie had poisoned Rachel in an attempt to steal custody and claim a $700,000 life insurance payout.
Author's summary: A friendship turns toxic when one friend allegedly poisons the other.