Woman who poisoned Australian student gets 11 years, 2 months
Posted on 2026-07-22 19:08:13
A Taiwanese woman has been sentenced to 11 years and two months in prison for repeatedly poisoning an Australian exchange student in 2023.
The Taipei District Court found Yang guilty of attempted murder, describing the crime as premeditated and cruel.
According to prosecutors, Yang poisoned then-23-year-old Alex Shorey at least three times by mixing rodenticide into his food and drinks, leaving him in critical condition.
Prosecutors say Yang carried out the attacks in an attempt to stop Shorey from returning to Australia after completing a Chinese-language program in Taiwan.
The court said Yang showed no remorse and continued poisoning the victim despite witnessing his suffering.
Shorey was later medically evacuated to Australia, where he recovered.
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