‘Internet black widow’ signs peace bond requiring her to report romantic ties
HALIFAX — An 81-year-old woman who killed and poisoned her intimate partners has agreed to peace bond conditions that require her to report any new romantic relationships to police for the next two years.
Melissa Ann Shepard had originally been expected to sign the lengthy set of conditions on Oct. 31 in Dartmouth provincial court, but there have been several delays due to negotiations on the details of the bond.
Shepard — who is also known as the Internet black widow — used a walker in court Wednesday to stand and agree to 21 conditions negotiated between the Crown and Shepard’s lawyer Mark Knox.
Under the bond conditions, she is required to report to police any potential relationship with a man and to report weekly to police by telephone or in person.