Decatur Chiropractor Trial Highlights Lead Poisoning and Insurance Fraud Allegations

The trial of Brian Mann, a Decatur chiropractor charged with attempted murder for allegedly poisoning his wife with lead, began in June 2025. Mann has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case centers on accusations that Mann intentionally exposed his wife to lead particles, leading to her lead poisoning, amid their ongoing divorce proceedings.

Court testimony revealed that several life insurance policies worth over a million dollars were taken out in the wife’s name, with Mann as the beneficiary. Medical evidence showed the wife suffered from lead poisoning, which hospital staff identified after she was hospitalized for several months. Testimony also included details from the couple’s insurance agent, highlighting the unusual nature of the insurance coverage ratios in this case, given that the husband was the primary earner.

Law enforcement officials described the investigation as unique, emphasizing the challenges in identifying and collecting evidence of lead poisoning. Additionally, a contractor testified about leftover lead materials from remodeling Mann’s chiropractic office, which were not immediately accounted for. The case continues with further testimony expected in the following days, as the court explores the connections between the insurance policies, medical findings, and alleged criminal conduct.