A therapist from North Carolina is facing serious allegations after reportedly tampering with her husband’s energy drink, utilizing research on poison methods via ChatGPT, as stated by authorities.
Cheryl Harris Gates, 43, was apprehended on Friday for allegedly contaminating her husband’s Celsius energy drink with “prescription medications aimed at inducing a blackout or incapacitation,” based on an arrest warrant obtained by The Post.
The arrest affidavit reveals that Gates allegedly utilized ChatGPT over several months, from July 8 to September 29, to explore “lethal” and “incapacitating” drug combinations suitable for injection or consumption.
Authorities reported that investigators uncovered information indicating that she had researched and procured items as part of her alleged plan after reviewing online records.
Within her residence, police found syringes, a capsule-filling kit, medical droppers, scales, medications, and various other collected items as evidence.
The victim, identified as her husband, reported two separate incidents of incapacitation and noted the presence of an unknown, controlled substance in his drink on July 12 and August 18, as stated in the documentation.
According to the affidavit, the couple was not cohabiting at the time.
Gates, a redhead who works as an occupational therapist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, had her profile on the school’s website removed, as reported by WBTV.
As a result of the incident, Gates is facing charges for attempted first-degree murder and contaminating food or drink with intent to do harm, according to legal documents.
Additionally, she faces separate charges following an arrest last Tuesday for stalking and property damage.
The records indicate she allegedly placed a tracking device on her husband’s car and vandalized the window of his residence.
Following her first arrest, Gates was released from Mecklenburg County Jail; however, she was denied bail after the second arrest, as reported by WBTV.
Parent Laurie Leebrick commented to WSOC-TV, “She should never have been around children.”
“They need to improve their background checks,” she added.
