OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A 59-year-old woman accused of trying to kill and poison a child was tracked down in Georgia after an eight-month investigation.
Officers say a 59-year-old fugitive, Anna Adamo, was tracked down in Georgia on Oct. 3, wanted on shocking charges of attempted homicide, aggravated child abuse, and poisoning a child with a liquid substance.
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After her arrest, officials say Adamo was extradited to Florida, where she is currently being held at the Okeechobee County Jail on $600,000 bond.
Officers say her arrest follows an eight-month investigation by the Okeechobee City Police Department.
Due to the investigation being ongoing and to protect the privacy of the victim, many details have not been released.
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