By AFP More by this AuthorLOS ANGELESA 38-year-old man in California has been charged with poisoning at least eight homeless people and videotaping them as they suffered seizure-like symptoms, vomiting and difficulty breathing, authorities said Thursday. EXPLOITED"These human beings were preyed upon because they are vulnerable," said District Attorney Todd Spitzer. Authorities said William Robert Cable poisoned the victims in Huntington Beach, south of Los Angeles, and watched and filmed them as they writhed in pain. AdvertisementSeveral of the victims were given beer to entice them to eat the poisoned food, they added. Cable, who was arrested on May 22, faces up to 19 years in prison if convicted of the poisoning charges.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2020 06:11 UTC