A Naples woman faces capital murder over the distribution of narcotics, becoming the first such case in Collier County.
Michaella Jean Haire, 29, faces charges of capital first-degree murder over the unlawful distribution of fentanyl, as well as delivery of a controlled substance, a second-degree felony.
State Attorney Amira Fox convened the Collier County grand jury Friday, who returned an indictment against Haire the same day on both charges.
The indictment claims that around Sept. 4, 2023, Haire killed the victim by the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, fentanyl, or mixture thereof, and said controlled substance, or mixture thereof, caused or is proven to have been a substantial factor in killing the victim.
Haire is accused of obtaining fentanyl and giving it to the victim, who overdosed and died a short time later.
Fox said Haire was in custody at the Collier County Jail on unrelated charges. Jail records indicate she was in custody on charges related to the possession or distribution of narcotics.
Haire is next due in court May 13 for her arraignment.
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