A New York woman has been charged with fatally poisoning a chiropractor who had employed her.
Kaitlyn Conley, of Sauquoit, is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 60-year-old Mary Yoder, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said Tuesday.
Yoder died on July 22, 2015, but a concerned relative contacted police in October and believed Yoder's death was suspicious, according to Maciol.
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A medical examiner's office ruled Yoder's death was a homicide caused by colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat gout.
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Conley wrote in a July 23, 2015, Facebook post: 'Dr Mary I still can't believe you're gone. Yesterday was so sudden.
'You truly were a positive light in the world and I'm so lucky and thankful our lives crossed paths.
'There wasn't a day I didn't look forward to work with you. You taught me so much and had such a profound impact on my life.
'Everyone appreciated your attention, stories, and laughter.
'We will be remember you for your light, energy, and strength, and the best way I can think to honor your life is to emulate your genuine, cheerful, and kind spirit.'
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday: 'Kaitlyn Conley was an employee of Dr. William and Mary Yoder who owned and operated Chiropractic Family Care located on Oriskany Boulevard Whitesboro, NY. Conley was employed there at the time of Dr. Mary Yoder's death.'
Conley, 23, is being held in the county jail.
The sheriff's office said that Conley was charged with one count of second-degree forgery, two counts of first-degree falsifying business records, and two counts of petit larceny.
The 23-year-old graduated last month from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute in Utah and majored in business administration,
syracuse.com reported.
Yoder's obituary said: 'Along with her husband, Mary owned and operated Chiropractic Family Care in Whitesboro for 28 years.
'She was a beloved woman and well-known member of her community who touched countless lives throughout her working and social life.
'She was wholeheartedly holistic and believed in the therapeutic power of healing that considers the body, mind, and soul.'