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Wife Survives Husband's Years-Long Lead Poisoning Plot
11 Jan
Summary
- Husband slowly poisoned wife with lead over months.
- Lead poisoning nearly killed woman; she lost ability to have children.
- Husband convicted of attempted murder, sentenced to life in prison.
In a shocking case of domestic abuse, Hannah Pettey survived a prolonged poisoning attempt by her husband, Brian Mann. For months, Mann administered lead through capsules, leading to severe health deterioration and a near-fatal hospitalization in January 2022. Doctors discovered an "astronomical amount of lead" in her system, confirming an attempted murder.
Mann was arrested in September 2022 after investigators linked him to the poisoning, with motive identified as life insurance policies. Despite initial challenges in gathering evidence, including the absence of lead-filled capsules, his conviction was secured. He was sentenced to life in prison in August 2025.
Now a college graduate and teacher, Hannah Pettey, who tragically lost her ability to have children due to the poisoning, has moved on. She has repainted and redecorated her former home with her children, reclaiming her space. The divorce proceedings are ongoing, with a court date set for December 2026.
