shannon richardson true Hollywood crime

Shannon Richardson is an actress who gained notoriety for sending ricin-laced letters in 2013. Richardson initially accused her estranged husband, Nathaniel Richardson, of being responsible for sending the poisonous letters to President Barack Obama, then-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and a gun control advocate.

However, investigations revealed that Shannon Richardson had sent the letters herself in an attempt to frame her husband. She later pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison in 2014. The motive behind her actions was reportedly a desire to retaliate against her husband amid their marital issues. The case highlighted the serious legal consequences of using biological toxins as a means of harm or threat.