Poisoned Wine Nearly Takes Taylor Hanson’s Life
By: Katherine Stokes
Yesterday was a day like any other for independent recording artists, Hanson. The band members–brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac–had spent the evening performing at an intimate venue in Milwaukee, WI for a crowd full of screaming fans. After signing autographs and taking pictures, they all retreated to their dressing rooms to get ready to leave for the next destination on their busy tour schedule.
As they headed for their bus, Isaac noticed that Taylor was staggering slightly and rubbing his throat. Mere moments later, Taylor collapsed to the floor of the bus complaining that he couldn’t swallow and clutching his stomach. Emergency personnel were then contacted, and the bus quickly made its way to the nearest hospital.
Once Taylor, who lost consciousness during the drive to the hospital, had been stabilized, he was asked to recount the events of the evening. He claimed that when he reached his dressing room, he’d found a bottle of wine sitting amongst the rest of the food and drinks provided by the venue. Thinking it would be a great way to unwind after a long night, he’d had a few glasses before leaving.
The venue’s staff claim that they did not place the wine in Taylor’s room, and Taylor doesn’t remember it being there before the show began. Tests have concluded that the wine was contaminated with a lethal dose of arsenic, and he survives today only because of the quick work and diagnosis of the staff at Mercy Hospital.
A criminal investigation has been launched in an attempt to discern who would have wanted to take the life of such a brilliant young star in the music industry. Any pertinent information regarding this case can be directed to the Milwaukee Police Department.