Alabama Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder Linked to Insurance Fraud

Brian Mann, a 36-year-old man from Alabama, was found guilty of attempted murder after poisoning his estranged wife, Hannah Pettey, with lead sourced from his chiropractic business. Pettey's testimony revealed that Mann had taken out multiple life insurance policies on her, some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially after she became ill from the lead poisoning.

Mann reportedly discouraged Pettey from seeking medical help and even manipulated her weight measurements to ensure she could still be insured. Pettey experienced severe symptoms including significant weight loss and hallucinations due to the poisoning, and she is left with lasting health effects such as infertility and chronic pain.

Insurance agents became suspicious due to Mann's numerous insurance applications across multiple companies, prompting investigations. Mann also attempted to claim that he and his children were victims of lead poisoning, but medical examinations did not support these claims. The jury reached a guilty verdict after deliberating for a few hours, and Mann is scheduled for sentencing in late August. This case highlights issues related to insurance fraud, regulatory oversight, and the risks of life insurance exploitation linked to criminal acts involving health and safety.