ELK GROVE, Calif. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife by poisoning her with fentanyl in January, according to the Elk Grove Police Department.
Glennis Smith was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing Jennifer Smith-Floyd.
Elk Grove police believe Smith intentionally put fentanyl in her food that day and the day before.
"Early on in the initial investigation, officers learned that the victim had been transported to a local hospital the day before for what was described as an allergic reaction to some food that she consumed," said Sgt. Jason Jimenez with Elk Grove Police Department.
Smith called 911 Jan. 12 to report Smith-Floyd wasn't breathing. She ended up dying at the scene.
Police say the couple had been married for five years, but were living separately for several months leading up to her death.
After Smith-Floyd's death, the couple's trailer at a self-storage was intentionally set on fire. Police also found Smith was responsible.
"Sometime after the victim passed away, he proceeded to light their travel trailer on fire, tried to essentially claim it to the insurance," Sgt. Jimenez said.
Neighbors say Smith was a great neighbor and nice guy so they were surprised to hear he's accused of killing his wife. Neighbors say Smith's wife left behind two kids.
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