Ridgefield Connecticut Woman Attempted To Murder Husband with Antifreeze
KRISTEN HOGAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER
By SyndicatedNews at SNN.BZ
In a chilling case of domestic betrayal, 33-year-old Kristen Emily Hogan of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was arrested Friday on charges of criminal attempt to commit murder after authorities allege she poisoned her husband with ethylene glycol, the toxic main ingredient in antifreeze. The arrest, executed under a warrant issued just days earlier, has stunned the quiet suburban community, where Hogan and her family had lived for years.
Hogan, born in July 1992, was taken into custody around 11:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025, by the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad (WDMCS) in collaboration with the Ridgefield Police Department. She faces two felony counts: interfering with an officer under Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) § 53a-167a, and criminal attempt to commit murder under C.G.S. §§ 53a-49/54a. If convicted, the attempted murder charge carries severe penalties, potentially including decades in prison.
According to a detailed arrest warrant affidavit sworn by Detective John Augelli of the WDMCS, the investigation began in earnest in early September 2025, when Sgt. Edmund Vayan of the Ridgefield Police Department notified state police of a potential poisoning. The probe revealed a pattern of suspicious behavior by Hogan toward her husband—referred to in court documents as Victim #1—and raised alarms about prior incidents involving their young child.
A Trail of Suspicion: The 2025 Poisoning
The most recent alleged attempt unfolded in late July and early August 2025. On August 5, Victim #1 returned home after being away at court and noticed his wife, Hogan, had accessed their home WiFi router—a device he monitored closely due to ongoing marital tensions. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Hogan had allegedly uploaded data to the router while he was out.
Later that evening, Victim #1 consumed wine from a bottle stored in the refrigerator. Within hours, he began experiencing severe symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and disorientation. He woke multiple times during the night, eventually alerting his mother-in-law, who arrived to find him stumbling and incoherent. Rushed to Danbury Hospital, Victim #1 underwent tests that detected ethylene glycol in his system—a substance known for causing kidney failure, metabolic acidosis, and, in high doses, death.
Medical records reviewed by investigators painted a grim picture. Victim #1’s blood work showed elevated levels of glycolic acid, a byproduct of ethylene glycol metabolism, consistent with poisoning rather than natural illness. Doctors ruled out a stroke or other explanations, noting the symptoms mirrored acute antifreeze ingestion. “The patient was placed on dialysis due to renal failure,” the affidavit states, quoting hospital notes. Victim #1 remained hospitalized for several days, with levels peaking at concerning thresholds before stabilizing.
Ridgefield Police, acting on the hospital’s notification, seized the wine bottle and conducted a forensic analysis at the Connecticut State Police Forensic Laboratory. Results confirmed the presence of ethylene glycol in the wine, corroborating the poisoning theory. Further scrutiny revealed Hogan as the last person to handle the bottle before Victim #1’s consumption. Investigators also examined home surveillance footage, which showed Hogan tampering with interior cameras—covering lenses with electrical tape—on the day of the incident, raising questions about her intent to conceal evidence.
Tampering with Sugar: A Second Vector
The probe deepened when officers searched the home and discovered anomalies in the kitchen. A sugar bowl, which Victim #1 used daily, appeared disturbed. Forensic tests on the bowl and its contents revealed traces of ethylene glycol, suggesting Hogan had laced the sweetener as another delivery method for the poison. “The sugar and bowl were submitted to the lab for testing,” the affidavit notes, with results linking the substance directly to the same toxin found in the wine.
Victim #1 told detectives he believed Hogan acted out of motive tied to their deteriorating marriage and a custody battle over their child. The couple, married since at least 2023, had been living separately within the Ridgefield home, with heightened tensions over finances, child-rearing, and divorce proceedings. “Victim #1 stated that he believed Kristen Hogan was the only person who would gain from his death,” the documents read, citing fears over full-time custody and financial restrictions.
Echoes of 2022: A Child in Peril
The affidavit uncovers an even more disturbing layer: a similar incident in August 2022 involving the couple’s juvenile child (redacted as Juvenile #1 in documents). The child exhibited vomiting and lethargy after consuming food and beverages in the home, prompting a hospital visit. Tests at the time were inconclusive, but retrospective analysis by investigators now links those symptoms to possible ethylene glycol exposure. “Juvenile #1 was brought to the hospital for similar symptoms sometime in October 2024,” the warrant adds, noting a pattern of unexplained illnesses.
Victim #1 reported becoming increasingly paranoid after the 2022 event, installing security cameras throughout the home. He accused Hogan of previously spiking his drinks and food, though earlier tests had not detected the poison. In one instance, he claimed she had urged him to consume a particular bottle of wine, only for him to fall ill afterward. These allegations, combined with the 2025 evidence, prompted Danbury State’s Attorney David Applegate to greenlight the WDMCS investigation.
Arrest and Court Proceedings
The arrest warrant, approved by Superior Court Judge Kathleen M. Reilly on October 2, 2025, authorized Hogan’s detention on a $1,000,000 cash or surety bond—reflecting the gravity of the charges. She was processed at state police headquarters and arraigned the same day in Danbury Superior Court. No plea was entered at the initial appearance, and court records indicate she remains in custody pending a bond hearing.
Hogan’s defense attorney has not yet commented publicly, but the case is being prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Mary-Carlton Harding. The investigation continues, with authorities reviewing additional medical records and forensic evidence. Victim #1 and the juvenile are reported to be safe, with the father granted temporary full custody.
This case highlights the hidden dangers of intimate partner violence, where everyday household items become weapons. As the legal process unfolds, Ridgefield residents are left grappling with the betrayal at the heart of a once-private family drama now exposed in court.
For more on major crimes in Connecticut, contact the Division of State Police Public Information Office at (860) 685-8230. Court documents are public under the Freedom of Information Act.
