A woman has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning Easter eggs in a plot targeting her ex-boyfriend’s new family.
Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, allegedly disguised herself to purchase chocolates, which she then spiked before sending them via motorbike courier to her ex’s new partner, Mirian Lira, in Brazil, according to The Daily Mail, Imperatriz Online, FDamiao NoticiasandThe Standard.
Lira shared the eggs with her children on Wednesday and her seven-year-old son, Luis Silva, fell ill immediately after consuming the chocolate and died in a hospital on Thursday. Lira and her 13-year-old daughter, Evelyn Fernanda, remained in critical condition. 
A cause of death for Lira’s son had not yet been confirmed.
The eggs were reportedly accompanied by a note reading, “With love, to Mirian Lira. Happy Easter.”
A video allegedly showed Barbosa in a black wig purchasing the Easter eggs from a supermarket. Barbosa attempted an earlier plan to offer Lira candies during a chocolate-tasting session at the supermarket where she worked.
Barbosa was arrested on a bus headed to her hometown on Thursday. Her arrest followed the discovery of receipts indicating her involvement, and police spoke to Barbosa’s ex, who suggested her possible involvement.
Photos showed Barbosa with blonde hair during her arrest, along with instruments allegedly used in the suspected poisoning.
Barbosa admitted to buying the chocolate but denied poisoning the eggs. Police found receipts for the chocolate eggs, two wigs, scissors, cards, a saw knife and suspected drugs in her possession.
Tests were being conducted on the leftover chocolate.
