WI - Man and his girlfriend try to poison 2 of his exes with cyanide - MADISON, May 2025

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Looks like it was "Filed Only" no upcoming court dates for this County

Case number Filing date County name Case status Name Date of birth Caption
2025CF001426 06-20-2025 Dane Open Whitaker, Andrea L 11-21-1983
State of Wisconsin vs. Andrea L Whitaker

2025CF000674 06-19-2025 Rock Filed Only Whitaker, Andrea Lynn 11-21-1983
State of Wisconsin vs. Andrea Lynn Whitaker

Case summary - Rock County
Filing date: 06-19-2025
Case type: Criminal
Case status: Filed Only - Arrest warrant issued
06-19-2025 Whitaker, Andrea Lynn
Defendant date of birth: 11-21-1983

DA case number: 2025RO002753

Charges
Responsible official: Wood, John M.
Prosecuting agency: District Attorney
Prosecuting agency attorney: Sanders, Jason D
Defendant owes the court: $0.00

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
7 940.01(1)(a) Attempt Attempt 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony B
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime
8 940.19(5) Aggravated Battery-Intend GreatBod. Harm Felony E
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime
9 940.01(1)(a) Attempt Attempt 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony B
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime
10 941.30(1) 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Felony F
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime
11 940.01(1)(a) Attempt Attempt 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony B
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime
12 940.32(3)(a) Stalking - Result in Bodily Harm Felony F
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC, as a Party to a Crime

Defendant name: Whitaker, Andrea Lynn
Date of birth: 11-21-1983
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
JUSTIS ID
Fingerprint ID

Attorneys
Attorney name Entered
Daane, Jason Mitchel 06-26-2025
Lantta, Matt 06-26-2025

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
06-26-2025 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
06-26-2025 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Matt Lantta

06-26-2025 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Jason Daane

06-19-2025 Arrest warrant issued for Whitaker, Andrea Lynn Hanson, Karl R
Additional text:
RCSO

06-19-2025 Responsible court official changed Wood, John M.
Additional text:
to follow co-defendant 25CF675

06-19-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Felony Warrant Extradition Forecast

06-19-2025 Arrest warrant authorized for Whitaker, Andrea Lynn Hanson, Karl R
Additional text:
SO2524807

06-19-2025 Electronic Filing Notice
06-19-2025 Case initiated by electronic filing
06-19-2025 Complaint filed Grubb, Derrick A.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Van Duyne - No update yet on the Rock County hearing.

Dane County docket updates:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-05-2025 01:15 pm 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Arraignment Court Hyland, John D.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-15-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Media Request from WKOW-TV for arraignment, plea, trial, and sentencing if convicted as previously requested

07-15-2025 Cash bond amended for Van Duyne, Paul D $10,000,000.00
Additional text:
$500 BAIL PREVIOUSLY POSTED TO BE APPLIED TO THIS BOND.
_x_ Cash bail is set in the amount of $10,000,000.00 (per case). If the defendant posts cash bail, the defendant must report to and comply with Pretrial Services.

_x_ Regardless of when cash bail (if required) is posted, or when a signature bond is signed, the jail shall only release the defendant once the defendant can be outfitted directly by Pretrial Services with any required equipment prior to the defendant being released from the jail. (PRIOR APPROVAL BY PRETRIAL SERVICES REQUIRED)
The following checked category(s) are also ordered: X GPS, __ Remote Breath (Alcohol) Monitoring, and/or __ Random Drug Testing.
NONCOMPLIANCE WILL BE REPORTED BY DCPS TO THE JUDICIARY WHO SHALL RESPOND IN ONE OF THESE WAYS: Schedule bail hearing, Increase Supervision, Issue warrant, No change but monitor.

Defendant shall not be released from the Jail until he is physically outfitted GPS before release from DCJ only during business hours and non holidays

- Defendant shall provide an address and remain in his residence except for attending court or legal appointments.
- Defendant shall surrender his passport or sworn affidavit attesting that he does not have a U.S. Passport.
- Defendant shall not have any contact, direct or indirect, with Co-Defendant, Rock County Victim, and Dane County Victim.
- Defendant shall not be in the Midvale Heights Neighborhood, defined as the area bordered by North Mineral Point Road, South Whitney Way, South Midvale Blvd., and the Beltline Highway, N. Schooner Street, West Skyline, 5600 Block of W. Schroeder, 2300 block of Crossroads, Rock County unless he is attending court in that jurisdiction.

07-15-2025 Notes
Additional text:
Defendant previously posted bail in the amount of $500 in MI25007089 included in this complaint. Original court date for that agency number was 7-21. Bail previously posted to be applied to amount owed.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Whitaker - Dane County docket updates:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-05-2025 01:00 pm 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Arraignment Court Hyland, John D.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-14-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Live streaming request from WMTV for plea, trial, sentencing if convicted

07-14-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Media Request from WMTV for arraignment, plea, trial, sentencing if convicted

07-11-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Media request from WKOW for arraignment, plea, trial, and sentencing if convicted


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Van Duyne - Rock County case

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-29-2025 03:00 pm Jury Assembly Room, Second floor Arraignment Court Hoag, Jack

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-15-2025 Video conferencing
07-15-2025 Waiver of preliminary hearing Hoag, Jack Nelson, Deb
Additional text:
3:25 PM Defendant Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. appeared by video, in custody. Attorney John H. Bradley appeared by video for Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. Attorney William Grau appeared by video for Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. Prosecuting attorney Carli A. McNeill in court for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant waives preliminary hearing freely and voluntarily. Court accepts waiver and binds the Defendant over for the filing of an Information. Information filed, copy to Defendant, reading waived.
Arraignment scheduled for July 29, 2025 at 03:00 pm.

07-15-2025 Information

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Arraignment set in Rock Co. for Madison man accused in cyanide poisoning plot

The man accused of carrying out a cyanide poisoning plot against two women was in Rock County Court on Tuesday.

www.wmtv15news.com

July 15, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The man accused of carrying out a cyanide poisoning plot against two women waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Rock county Court.

Paul Van Duyne Jr.’s arraignment was set in Rock County Court for July 29.

In Rock County, he is charged with three alleged counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and stalking.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, July 29th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 3pm ET) – WI - *2 Women (in Rock County) attempted poisoning by cyanine & thallium. *Paul Dustin VanDuyne, Jr. (43) arrested (6/16/25) & charged (6/19/25) with 2 counts attempt 1st degree intentional homicide, 5 counts with use of a dangerous weapon, Aggravated battery-intend great bodily harm, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety & stalking-result in bodily harm. $37.5M bond. Rock County/Dane County
Judge John M. Wood. DA Jason D. Sanders. Defense attorneys John H. Bradley & William Grau.
Case & court info from 6/19/25 reference post #14 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-m...is-exes-with-cyanide-madison-may-2025.747263/
7/1/25 Update: Rock County: Justice Point: Rock County Pretrial Risk Report. Video conferencing. Return on warrant/Initial appearance by Jack Hoag. Defendant VanDuyne Jr. appeared by video, in custody. Attorney John H. Bradley & attorney William Grau appeared by video for VanDuyne Jr. Prosecuting attorney Jason D Sanders in court for the State of Wisconsin. Court recalls & vacates warrant. Complaint filed, copy to defendant, charges & penalties advised, rights given, reading waived. Cash bond set of $37,500,000.00 with conditions. No contact with Amanda Bade, KM & any of their family members. No contact with Dane County victim. Provide address & remain in home unless attending doctor appointments or court. Surrender passport. Court orders Level 4 with GPS monitor supervision through JusticePoint. Must contact JusticePoint within 24 hours of release from custody. Adjourned initial appearance scheduled for 7/15/25 @ 3pm. Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for VanDuyne. Original warrant returned 7/7/25.
7/15/25 Update: Video conferencing. Waiver of preliminary hearing with Judge Jack Hoag presiding. Defendant VanDuyne Jr. appeared by video, in custody. Attorney John H. Bradley & attorney William Grau appeared by video for VanDuyne Jr. Prosecuting attorney Carli A. McNeill in court for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant waives preliminary hearing freely & voluntarily. Court accepts waiver & binds the Defendant over for the filing of an Information. Information filed, copy to Defendant, reading waived. Arraignment scheduled for 7/29/25 @ 3pm.
*Andrea Lynn Whitaker (41) - Arraignment hearing on 8/5/25.

 

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Van Duyne - Dane County docket updates / no updates yet on Rock County

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-05-2025 01:15 pm 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Arraignment Court Hyland, John D.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-22-2025 Motion and demand for discovery
Additional text:
and notice of DNA and witness list - State's

07-21-2025 Information

07-16-2025 Amended cash bond signed for Van Duyne, Paul D
Additional text:
and returned

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Not guilty plea entered in Rock Co. for Madison man accused in poisoning plot

The hearing for Paul Van Duyne is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Rock County Court.

www.wmtv15news.com

July 30, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A not guilty plea was entered Tuesday in Rock County on behalf of the man charged in a poisoning plot targeting women he used to date.

Paul Van Duyne Jr. appeared virtually in Rock County Court for his arraignment.

He is accused of three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and stalking in Rock County.
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Van Duyne is scheduled for arraignment on Aug. 5 in Dane County Court.

Van Duyne’s cash bond was set at $10 million on June 20 in Dane County, and at $37.5 million on July 1 in Rock County.

 

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No next hearing for Rock County yet.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-29-2025 Video conferencing
07-29-2025 Arraignment Hoag, Jack Klaren, Jennifer
Additional text:
3:30 PM Defendant Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. appeared by video, in custody from Dane County Jail. Attorney John H. Bradley appeared by video for Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. Attorney William Grau appeared by video for Paul Dustin VanDuyne Jr. Prosecuting attorney Jason D Sanders appeared by video for the State of Wisconsin. Information filed, copy to Defendant, reading waived. Defendant pleads not guilty and jury trial to be set.

07-29-2025 Request for substitution
Additional text:
Judge

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[airportwoman]

Thanks for all the updates. What a pair of sickos.

 

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Rock County - Andrea
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-04-2025 03:00 pm Jury Assembly Room, Second floor Return on warrant/Initial appearance Court Hoag, Jack

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-31-2025 Request for substitution
Additional text:
Judge

07-30-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Return on warrant/Initial appearance on August 4, 2025 at 03:00 pm.
*Corrected with zoom information*

07-30-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Return on warrant/Initial appearance on August 4, 2025 at 03:00 pm.

06-26-2025 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant



Dane County - Andrea
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-05-2025 01:00 pm 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Arraignment Court Hyland, John D.
08-05-2025 01:00 pm 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Bail/bond hearing Court Hyland, John D.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-31-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Live streaming request from Court TV for all proceedings related to this case

07-31-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Media request from Court TV for all proceedings related to this case

07-31-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Bail/bond hearing on August 5, 2025 at 01:00 pm.

07-31-2025 Motion for modification of bond
Additional text:
Defn's

07-30-2025 Order Hyland, John D.
Additional text:
regarding media access and livestreaming in the interim & briefing schedule

07-30-2025 Motion
Additional text:
to prohibit live-streaming of proceedings

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Monday, August 4th:
*Initial Appearance Hearing [Rock County] (@ 3pm ET) – WI - *Amanda Bade (26) & 2 other Women (in Dane County) attempted poisoning by cyanine & thallium. (For Bade on April 26, May 4 & May 7, 2025 poisoned [various poisons used, including cyanide, thallium & abrin] in Rock County) - *Andrea Lynn Whitaker (41) arrested (6/16/25) & charged (6/20/25) with 2 counts of attempted 1st degree intentional homicide & harboring/aiding a felon. Plead not guilty (6/20/25). $4M bond. Dane County
Rock County charged (6/19/25) 3 counts of attempted 1st-Degree intentional homicide [Use of a Dangerous Weapon] as a Party to a Crime, aggravated Battery-Intend Great Bodilt Harm [Use of a Dangerous Weapon] as a Party to a Crime, 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety [Use of a Dangerous Weapon] as a Party to a Crime & stalking.
Judge John D. Hyland presiding. DA William Leory Brown & Dane County defense attorneys Tracey J. Lencioni & Erin Nagy. Rock County attorneys Matt Lantta & Jason Daane.
Case & Court info from 6/16/25 thru 6/30/25 reference post #9 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-m...is-exes-with-cyanide-madison-may-2025.747263/
7/1/25 Docket updates: Dane County: Media Request from Channel 3000 for all proceedings- Granted for Br 5 preliminary hearing. Request for live- streaming from Channel 3000 for all proceedings - Granted for Br 5 preliminary hearing. Preliminary hearing on 7/2/25 @ 2:30pm. 7/1/25 Docket updates: Preliminary questionnaire & waiver.
7/2/25 Update: Dane County: Waiver of preliminary hearing by Judge Nicholas J. McNamara. Court cancels hearing. Bound over for trial. Sent to Branch 14 for arraignment. Order for bind over by Judge Nicholas J. McNamara. 7/9/25 Docket updates: Change of address notification for Whitaker. Notice of arraignment hearing 8/5/25 @ 1pm.
6/19/25 Docket update: Rock County: Complaint filed Derrick A. Grubb. Case initiated by electronic filing. Arrest warrant authorized for Whitaker by Karl R. Hanson. Felony warrant extradition forecast. Responsible Court official changed to John M. Wood. Arrest warrant issued for Whitaker by Karl R. Hanson: RCSO. Public defender Order appointing counsel attorney Jason Daane. 6/26/25 Docket update: Public defender Order appointing counsel attorney Matt Lantta. Demand for discovery & inspection by defendant. Charged with 2 counts attempt 1st degree intentional homicide, 5 counts with use of a dangerous weapon, Aggravated battery-intend great bodily harm, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety & stalking-result in bodily harm.
7/11/25 Docket update: Dane County: Other papers. Media request from WKOW for arraignment, plea, trial & sentencing if convicted. 7/14/25 Docket updates: Other papers. Media Request from WMTV for arraignment, plea, trial, sentencing if convicted. Live streaming request from WMTV for plea, trial, sentencing if convicted. 7/21/25 Docket update: Information. 7/22/25 Docket update: Motion & demand for discovery & notice of DNA & witness list by State.
7/30/25 Docket update: Rock County: Notice of hearing. Return on warrant/initial appearance on 8/4/25 @ 3pm via Zoom. 7/31/25 Docket update: Request for substitution of Judge.
*Paul Dustin VanDuyne, Jr. (43) - Arraignment hearing on 8/5/25 @ 1:15pm for Dane County. Rock County arraignment hearing on 7/29/25.

 

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Rock County - Whitaker - no next hearing date yet.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
08-04-2025 Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Whitaker, Andrea Lynn
08-04-2025 Cash bond set for Whitaker, Andrea Lynn $15,000,000.00
Additional text:
No contact with AB, KM, Dane County Victim. Court orders Level 4 with GPS monitor supervision through JusticePoint. Must contact JusticePoint within 24 hours of release from custody. Surrender passport. 24 hour curfew.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Tuesday, August 5th:
*Arraignment & Bail Review Hearing [Dane County] (@ 1pm ET) – WI - *Amanda Bade (26) & 2 other Women (in Dane County) attempted poisoning by cyanine & thallium. (For Bade on April 26, May 4 & May 7, 2025 poisoned [various poisons used, including cyanide, thallium & abrin] in Rock County) - *Andrea Lynn Whitaker (41) arrested (6/16/25) & charged (6/20/25) with 2 counts of attempted 1st degree intentional homicide & harboring/aiding a felon. Plead not guilty (6/20/25). $4M bond. Dane County
Rock County charged (6/19/25) with 3 counts of attempted 1st degree intentional, aggravated battery-intend great bodily harm, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, 4 counts of[use of a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime & stalking. $15M bond. Rock County
Judge John D. Hyland presiding. DA William Leory Brown & Dane County defense attorneys Tracey J. Lencioni & Erin Nagy. Rock County attorneys Matt Lantta & Jason Daane.
Case & Court info from 6/16/25 thru 7/22/25 reference post #27 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-m...s-with-cyanide-madison-may-2025.747263/page-2
7/30/25 Docket update: Dane County: Motion to prohibit live-streaming of proceedings. Order regarding media access & live streaming in the interim & briefing schedule by Judge John D. Hyland. 7/31/25 Docket updates: Defendant's Motion for modification of bond. Other papers: Media request from Court TV for all proceedings related to this case. Other papers: live streaming request from Court TV for all proceedings related to this case. Arraignment & bail review hearing on 8/5/25 @ 1pm.
7/30/25 Docket update: Rock County: Notice of hearing. Return on warrant/initial appearance on 8/4/25 @ 3pm via Zoom. 7/31/25 Docket update: Request for substitution of Judge. 8/4/25 Update: Cash bond of $15M set for Whitaker. No contact with AB, KM, Dane County Victim. Court orders Level 4 with GPS monitor supervision through JusticePoint. Must contact JusticePoint within 24 hours of release from custody. Surrender passport. 24 hour curfew. Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Whitaker.

ALSO:
*Arraignment Hearing [Dane County] (@ 1:15pm ET) – WI - *Amanda Bade (26) & 1 other Woman (in Dane County) attempted poisoning by cyanine & thallium. *Paul Dustin VanDuyne, Jr. (43) arrested (6/16/25) & charged (6/20/25) with 2 counts of attempted 1st degree intentional homicide & stalking resulting in bodily harm. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Dane County
Case info: Paul Van Duyne Jr, 43. & Andrea Whitaker, 41 are under arrest in Wisconsin. They are accused of trying to poison at least two women who dated Van Duyne, one of them three times. Both women said they drank water that tasted weird after their respective cars had been broken into, per authorities. Dane County authorities allege that Van Duyne & Whitaker hatched the plot to kill the women soon after the couple began dating. One of the alleged victims claimed that about a month ago, she was told by witnesses outside a Costco that her car had been broken into, Dane County Deputy District Attorney William Brown said. She also took a sip of water which was inside her car & it tasted strange, prompting her to spit it out, citing Brown & a criminal complaint. The woman was reportedly in a similar situation a few weeks later & called 911 when her water smelled weird, Brown said. The water bottle had cyanide inside, authorities determined, per the DA’s statement. In nearby Rock County, another woman suffered on three occasions what authorities have determined to be alleged poisonings. They have been charged with three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery, first-degree recklessly endangering safety & stalking resulting in bodily harm.
Judge John D. Hyland presiding. DA William Leory Brown & defense attorneys John H. Bradley & William Grau.
6/18/25 Docket update: Dane County: Probable cause statement/Judicial determination by Judge John D. Hyland. Complaint filed.
6/20/25 Update: Dane County: Initial appearance before Judge Jason Hanson. Van Duyne in court, in custody with Attorney William Grau. William Brown appeared for State. The defendant was advised regarding their right to an attorney & to the SPD application process if not already represented. Defendant received a copy of the Complaint and waived reading. Court entered Not Guilty pleas as to any misdemeanor counts. Victim makes statement via video. Parties heard on bail. Cash bond set for Van Duyne: $10M. Cash bail is set in the amount of $10M. If the defendant posts cash bail, the defendant must report to and comply with Pretrial Services. Regardless of when cash bail (if required) is posted, or when a signature bond is signed, the jail shall only release the defendant once the defendant can be outfitted directly by Pretrial Services with any required equipment prior to the defendant being released from the jail. (Prior approval by Pretrial Services required). The following checked category(s) are also ordered: X GPS. Non compliance will be reported by DCPA to the Judiciary who shall respond in one of these ways: Schedule bail hearing, Increase Supervision, Issue warrant, No change but monitor. Defendant shall not be released from the Jail until he is physically outfitted GPS before release from DCJ only during business hours & non holidays. Defendant shall provide an address & remain in his residence except for attending court or legal appointments. Defendant shall surrender his passport or sworn affidavit attesting that he does not have a U.S. Passport. Defendant shall not have any contact, direct or indirect, with Co-Defendant, Rock County Victim & Dane County Victim. Defendant shall not be in the Midvale Heights Neighborhood, defined as the area bordered by North Mineral Point Road, South Whitney Way, South Midvale Blvd. & the Beltline Highway, N. Schooner Street, West Skyline, 5600 Block of W. Schroeder, 2300 block of Crossroads, Rock County unless he is attending court in that jurisdiction. Parties stipulated to waive the time limits for Preliminary Hearing. 6/20/25 Docket updates: Notice of retainer attorney William E. Grau. Other papers. Referral to Dane County Pretrial Services. Cash bond signed.
6/24/25 Docket updates: Notice of retainer-attorney John Bradley retained. Media request from WMTV for status conference 8/4, preliminary hearing, any plea hearing, or any sentencing if convicted. Per CC Hanson; Approved for hearing in front of commissioner. Any further hearings will need to be address by Judge. Motion for leave to file ex parte motion related to medial expert. 6/25/25 Docket update: Media request from WKOW-TV for status conference, preliminary hearing, plea, trial & sentencing if convicted-GRANTED. Per CC Hanson: ok for any commissioner-level hearing; will need to renew request for later hearings. Live Streaming request from WKOW-TV for status conference, preliminary hearing, plea, trial & sentencing if convicted. Proposed Order-Granting defense's emergency motion for leave to file ex parte motion related to medical expert. 6/26/25 Docket update: Order by Judge John D. Hyland. Granting defense's emergency motion for leave to file ex parte motion related to medical expert.
6/27/25 Docket updates: Dane County: Motion to seal/redact court record. Defendant's ex parte motion, proposed order granting defendant's ex parte motion & order granting defendant's ex parte motion. Motion related to medical expert-ex parte. Proposed Order on motion to seal court record; Defendant's ex parte motion, proposed order granting defendant's ex parte motion & order granting defendant's ex parte motion. Proposed Order-Granting defendant's ex parte motion. Confidential disclosure of protected information. Defendant's ex parte motion, proposed order granting defendant's ex parte motion & order granting defendant's ex parte motion. Order on motion to seal/redact court record by Judge John D. Hyland. Defendant's ex parte motion, proposed order granting defendant's ex parte motion & order granting defendant's ex parte motion. The original document was titled: Defendant's Motion to Seal or Redact a Court Record. The original history event date is: 06-27-2025. The original document was titled: Ex Parte Motion Related to Medical Expert. The original history event date is: 06-27-2025. The original document was titled: Proposed - Order on Motion to Seal or Redact a Court Record. The original history event date is: 06-27-2025. The original document was titled: Proposed - Order Granting Defense's Ex Parte Motion. The original history event date is: 06-27-2025. Order by Judge John D. Hyland. Granting defendant's ex parte motion.
6/30/25 Docket update: Dane County: Other papers. Media Request from Wisconsin State Journal for all proceedings related to this case. Per CC Hanson: Approved for any commissioner-level hearing; will need to renew request for later hearings. Next status conference hearing on 8/4/25 @ 2pm.
7/15/25 Docket updates: Notes. Defendant previously posted bail in the amount of $500 in MI25007089 included in this complaint. Original court date for that agency number was 7-21. Bail previously posted to be applied to amount owed. Cash bond amended for Van Duyn-$10M. $500 bail previously posted to be applied to this bond. Cash bail is set in the amount of $10M (per case). If the defendant posts cash bail, the defendant must report to & comply with Pretrial Services. Regardless of when cash bail (if required) is posted, or when a signature bond is signed, the jail shall only release the defendant once the defendant can be outfitted directly by Pretrial Services with any required equipment prior to the defendant being released from the jail. (Prior approval by Pretrial Services required). The following checked category(s) are also ordered: X GPS. Noncompliance will be reported by DCPS to the Judiciary who shall respond in one of these ways: Schedule bail hearing, Increase Supervision, Issue warrant, No change but monitor. Defendant shall not be released from the Jail until he is physically outfitted GPS before release from DCJ only during business hours & non holidays. Defendant shall provide an address & remain in his residence except for attending court or legal appointments. Defendant shall surrender his passport or sworn affidavit attesting that he does not have a U.S. Passport. Defendant shall not have any contact, direct or indirect, with Co-Defendant, Rock County Victim Dane & County Victim. Defendant shall not be in the Midvale Heights Neighborhood, defined as the area bordered by North Mineral Point Road, South Whitney Way, South Midvale Blvd., and the Beltline Highway, N. Schooner Street, West Skyline, 5600 Block of W. Schroeder, 2300 block of Crossroads, Rock County unless he is attending court in that jurisdiction. Media Request from WKOW-TV for arraignment, plea, trial & sentencing if convicted as previously requested. Arraignment hearing on 8/5/25 @ 1:15pm.
7/16/25 Docket update: Amended cash bond signed for Van Duyne & returned. 7/21/25 Docket update: Information. 7/22/25 Docket update: Motion & demand for discovery & notice of DNA & witness list by State.

 

[Niner]

Van Duyne - Dane County - no updates on Rock County
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-15-2025 08:30 am 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Status conference Court Hyland, John D.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
08-05-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on October 15, 2025 at 08:30 am.

08-05-2025 Arraignment Hyland, John D. Kurtz, Marjorie
Additional text:
1:22 PM Defendant Paul D Van Duyne in court, in custody. Attorney William Grau in court for Paul D Van Duyne. Attorney William Leroy Brown in court for State of Wisconsin.
IN CUSTODY
Information was e-filed with the court and a copy was given to the defendant; Defn waived reading of Information; Counsel enters a plea of not guilty on behalf of Defendant; motions due within 20 days; bail continued
Attorney only status set.


Whitaker - Dane County - no updates on Rock County
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-15-2025 08:30 am 7th Floor, Courtroom 7C - Branch 14 Status conference Court Hyland, John D.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
08-05-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on October 15, 2025 at 08:30 am.

08-05-2025 Bail/bond hearing Hyland, John D. Kurtz, Marjorie
Additional text:
1:08 PM Defendant Andrea L Whitaker in court, in custody. Attorney Tracey J Lencioni in court for Andrea L Whitaker. Attorney William Leroy Brown in court for State of Wisconsin.
IN CUSTODY
Re: Defense motion for bail reduction. Statement in support of motion by Atty Lencioni. Objection stated by ADA Brown.
Court makes ruling and for reasons stated on the record, motion denied.

08-05-2025 Arraignment Hyland, John D. Kurtz, Marjorie
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1:08 PM Defendant Andrea L Whitaker in court, in custody. Attorney Tracey J Lencioni in court for Andrea L Whitaker. Attorney William Leroy Brown in court for State of Wisconsin.
IN CUSTODY
Information was e-filed with the court and a copy was given to the defendant; Defn waived reading of Information; Counsel enters a plea of not guilty on behalf of Defendant; motions due within 20 days; bail continued
Attorney only status set


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[sunspun]

Paul VanDuyne, a mechanical engineer, and his girlfriend Andrea Whitaker, a (former, I hope!) pharmacy student, have been arrested for looking up women he'd dated in the past, and she is believed to have at least attempted to poison them. One woman is currently recovering from thallium poisoning, and others have found cyanide in water bottles they left in their cars, that kind of thing.

One of those women said she'd dated VanDuyne twice and didn't want to see him again because she wasn't further interested in him! She had totally forgotten about him until the arrest, although she'd had strange things happen in recent weeks.

This is just totally bizarre, and as a retired pharmacist, I can't imagine throwing away one's future in this manner.

ETA: They were arrested on the 16th, not the 18th.

‘Elaborate poisons’ used multiple times in Wisconsin couple’s plot to kill women he dated, complaint alleges

The allegations prompted three hazmat investigations across Madison’s west side this week.

www.wmtv15news.com

Is cyanide something she could have gotten hold of if she was working in a pharmacy?? What is it even used for anyway (besides poisoning people)?

 

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Paul VanDuyne, a mechanical engineer, and his girlfriend Andrea Whitaker, a (former, I hope!) pharmacy student, have been arrested for looking up women he'd dated in the past, and she is believed to have at least attempted to poison them. One woman is currently recovering from thallium poisoning, and others have found cyanide in water bottles they left in their cars, that kind of thing.

One of those women said she'd dated VanDuyne twice and didn't want to see him again because she wasn't further interested in him! She had totally forgotten about him until the arrest, although she'd...

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Paul VanDuyne, a mechanical engineer, and his girlfriend Andrea Whitaker, a (former, I hope!) pharmacy student, have been arrested for looking up women he'd dated in the past, and she is believed to have at least attempted to poison them. One woman is currently recovering from thallium poisoning, and others have found cyanide in water bottles they left in their cars, that kind of thing.

One of those women said she'd dated VanDuyne twice and didn't want to see him again because she wasn't further interested in him! She had totally forgotten about him until the arrest, although she'd had...

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Is cyanide something she could have gotten hold of if she was working in a pharmacy?? What is it even used for anyway (besides poisoning people)?

It's used in things like jewellery making, amongst other things. There are several industries that use it besides the obvious pure chemistry side of things.

If you've had a look at the recent Angela Craig case, there's a lot of information on those threads about the availability of certain poisons, including cyanide.

MOO