Woman allegedly murdered 64-year-old husband by adding over-the-counter eye drops to his food for three days
A 52-year-old woman from South California has been arrested and charged with poisoning and murdering her husband, according to reports. The woman, identified as Lana Clayton, was known by locals who attended her neighborhood Bible study.
According to York County deputies, Clayton allegedly killer her 64-year-old husband Steven Clayton after an autopsy revealed a high amount of tetrahydrozoline in his body, according to the Daily Mail. Clayton was charged with malicious tampering with a drug product or food and is currently being held at York County Detention Center.
Tetrahydrozoline is a chemical which is generally found in over-the-counter eye drop brands like Visine. The drops aid in restructing blood vessels when poured over eyes to clear redness. Reports state that, when the chemical is taken orally, it acts as a neurotoxin and can attack the nervous system of a person.