New twist in ‘arsenic-laced Christmas cake’ deaths that killed 2 sisters & niece after they noticed ‘it tasted strange’

A POWER cut could be to blame for the deaths of three family members who were killed after eating Christmas cake, police fear.

Zeli dos Anjos, 61, prepared the traditional ‘Bolo de Natal’ festive treat for a family meal on December 23 in the southern Brazilian city of Torres.

Zeli dos Anjos baked the cakeFacebook/Zeli Dos Anjos Her sisters Maida (centre) and Neuza (right) diedFacebook/Zeli Dos Anjos Jam PressTests found arsenic in the blood of those who ate the Christmas...