A Taiwanese widow, identified as Yang, has been found guilty and sentenced to jail for attempting to murder an Australian exchange student, Alex Shorey, by poisoning him on three separate occasions. The incidents occurred during Shorey's visit to Taiwan in 2023.
Shorey, an Australian student, narrowly escaped death after being poisoned. Details of the relationship between Yang and Shorey were not immediately clear, but sources indicate she was a former acquaintance or ex-lover of the student. The motive behind the poisoning remains under investigation.
The Australian student's near-fatal experience highlights the dangers that can befall international travelers. Shorey was reportedly administered the poison on multiple occasions, with the severity of his condition escalating each time. His recovery was described as a near-miraculous escape from death.