Homicide detectives with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Cave Creek woman, Connie Eskelson, for the attempted murder of her husband. A grand jury indicted Eskelson on one count of attempted murder in the First Degree, on March 7, 2018.
Detectives arrested Eskelson on March 8, 2018 at her residence and booked her into the 4th Avenue Jail. Eskelson is being held on $700,000 bond.
On August 21, 2017 Eskelson claimed she found her husband unconscious at their home. He was transported to the hospital and tests revealed a potential lethal dose of Ethylene Glycol (an active ingredient in Anti-Freeze) in his system. Homicide detectives assumed the case because family members thought the victim was poisoned. At the time the victim had no brain activity. He was able to make a full recovery.
Over several months, detectives were able to track down several purchases made by suspect Eskelson for lab grade Ethylene Glycol. Detectives believe that Eskelson tainted the drinks with Ethylene Glycol her husband consumed on a daily basis.