An Alabama Mom Was Near Death From Lead Poisoning - Case Of Hannah Pettey

An Alabama Mom Was Near Death From Lead Poisoning - Case Of Hannah Pettey

Published: September 10, 2026

Duration: 48:54

This episode chronicles the harrowing case of Hannah Pettey, an Alabama mother who nearly died after being intentionally poisoned with lead. Medical experts discovered that her body was saturated with the toxic metal, leading investigators to focus on her husband, Brian Mann, a chiropractor who provided her with daily "supplements." Although the defense argued that the evidence was circumstantial and suggested her mother was responsible, prosecutors highlighted life insurance policies worth millions as a clear motive. Evidence eventually surfaced regarding lead sheets at Mann’s office that could easily be shaved into capsules. Despite her initial confusion and a brief pe...