Topline: In the first incident, she reportedly discovered rat poison in a bus on her property and mixed it into a glass of lemonade.
Published: April 4, 2025 7:30 am ET
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Barbaray Clinkenbeard (via Morgan County Sheriff’s Office)
VERSAILLES, MO — A Missouri woman is accused of poisoning a family member, leading to serious illness.
Barbaray Clinkenbeard, 61, faces two counts of first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action after she allegedly laced the victim’s lemonade and tea with rat poison and antifreeze.
The victim contacted law enforcement after he overheard Clinkenbeard confess to the poisoning during a phone call on Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office allege that Clinkenbeard poisoned the victim on two separate occasions in December and January.
In the first incident, she reportedly discovered rat poison in a bus on her property and mixed it into a glass of lemonade.
During the second occasion, she allegedly found antifreeze and added it to the victim’s tea, resulting in his illness both times.
Deputies responded to the residence in Versailles and took Clinkenbeard into custody. While being transported to jail, she reportedly began singing religious songs, continuing to alternate between singing and crying upon arrival at the police station.
The affidavit states that Clinkenbeard admitted to poisoning the victim during disputes. When asked if she understood that the amount of poison used could be lethal, she confirmed that she did. Initially, the victim denied being poisoned but later acknowledged the truth after Clinkenbeard confessed to the authorities.
If convicted, Clinkenbeard faces a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years. She is currently held at the Morgan County Jail without bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 8.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Barbaray Clinkenbeard (via Morgan County Sheriff’s Office)
VERSAILLES, MO — A Missouri woman is accused of poisoning a family member, leading to serious illness.
Barbaray Clinkenbeard, 61, faces two counts of first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action after she allegedly laced the victim’s lemonade and tea with rat poison and antifreeze.
The victim contacted law enforcement after he overheard Clinkenbeard confess to the poisoning during a phone call on Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office allege that Clinkenbeard poisoned the victim on two separate occasions in December and January.
In the first incident, she reportedly discovered rat poison in a bus on her property and mixed it into a glass of lemonade.
During the second occasion, she allegedly found antifreeze and added it to the victim’s tea, resulting in his illness both times.
Deputies responded to the residence in Versailles and took Clinkenbeard into custody. While being transported to jail, she reportedly began singing religious songs, continuing to alternate between singing and crying upon arrival at the police station.
The affidavit states that Clinkenbeard admitted to poisoning the victim during disputes. When asked if she understood that the amount of poison used could be lethal, she confirmed that she did. Initially, the victim denied being poisoned but later acknowledged the truth after Clinkenbeard confessed to the authorities.
If convicted, Clinkenbeard faces a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years. She is currently held at the Morgan County Jail without bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 8.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Woman Accused of Lacing Family Member’s Drinks with Rat Poison, Antifreeze
In the first incident, she reportedly discovered rat poison in a bus on her property and mixed it into a glass of lemonade.
By Jacob Charles
Published: April 4, 2025 7:30 am ET
Barbaray Clinkenbeard (via Morgan County Sheriff’s Office)
VERSAILLES, MO — A Missouri woman is accused of poisoning a family member, leading to serious illness.
Barbaray Clinkenbeard, 61, faces two counts of first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action after she allegedly laced the victim’s lemonade and tea with rat poison and antifreeze.
The victim contacted law enforcement after he overheard Clinkenbeard confess to the poisoning during a phone call on Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office allege that Clinkenbeard poisoned the victim on two separate occasions in December and January.
In the first incident, she reportedly discovered rat poison in a bus on her property and mixed it into a glass of lemonade.
During the second occasion, she allegedly found antifreeze and added it to the victim’s tea, resulting in his illness both times.
Deputies responded to the residence in Versailles and took Clinkenbeard into custody. While being transported to jail, she reportedly began singing religious songs, continuing to alternate between singing and crying upon arrival at the police station.
The affidavit states that Clinkenbeard admitted to poisoning the victim during disputes. When asked if she understood that the amount of poison used could be lethal, she confirmed that she did. Initially, the victim denied being poisoned but later acknowledged the truth after Clinkenbeard confessed to the authorities.
If convicted, Clinkenbeard faces a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years. She is currently held at the Morgan County Jail without bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 8.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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