Nelson man Stacey Waddel sentenced for lacing ex
Stacey Waddel was sentenced to pay $1000 in emotional harm reparation after pleading guilty to poisoning his ex-partner by lacing her shampoo with hair removal cream. The victim discovered the act after finding a receipt for the cream and noticing hair loss.
Why it matters
This case highlights legal consequences for domestic harassment and the use of household products as weapons in interpersonal disputes.
A woman suffered hair loss after she used shampoo laced with hair removal cream. Her ex-partner Stacey Waddel has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court on a charge of poisoning with intent to cause inconvenience. Photo /123rf
The article reports on a court sentencing based on police facts without editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in