Former Alabama Attorney Indicted for Alleged Fentanyl Poisoning Plot Against Husband
In a shocking case from Alabama, United States, a former lawyer has been indicted for attempting to murder her husband by allegedly poisoning his food with fentanyl. According to a report by WBRC on March 4, 2026, citing court documents, Sara Baker, who previously worked as an attorney in Cullman County and for the District Attorney's Office, was arrested in November 2025 after accusations surfaced that she laced her husband's food or drink with the potent synthetic opioid.
Details of the Alleged Incidents and Charges
Court records indicate that the alleged poisoning incidents occurred on three separate dates in 2025: September 4, September 12, and September 20. Following her arrest, the Alabama Bar Association suspended Baker in December, just over a week later. The 75-year-old now faces a series of serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, three counts of attempted murder, second-degree domestic violence, second-degree elder abuse, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, and four counts of solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime.
Witness Involvement and Additional Indictments
Adding complexity to the case, a witness listed in the proceedings against Baker is also one of her former clients. This 39-year-old woman was indicted by a grand jury in August on allegations that she swallowed fentanyl in an attempt to destroy evidence in a separate case where Baker was representing her. The grand jury also returned an indictment against the woman for possessing burglary tools, further intertwining the legal matters.
The indictment highlights the severe consequences of such alleged actions, with Baker's legal career now in jeopardy and multiple charges pending. The case underscores ongoing concerns about domestic violence and substance abuse in the community, as authorities continue to investigate the full scope of the allegations.
