Russian Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder for Poisoning Lookalike with Drug-Laced Cheesecake
The incident occurred on August 28, 2016, when Nasyrova contacted Olga Tsvyk, a Ukrainian immigrant and beautician from Queens, New York. Nasyrova claimed she needed an emergency eyelash repair before her vacation to Mexico the following day.
Viktoria Nasyrova, a Russian woman, has been found guilty of attempted murder after poisoning her doppelgänger with a drug-laced piece of cheesecake
Upon Nasyrova’s arrival, she brought three pieces of cheesecake and insisted that Tsvyk try them. Twenty minutes later, Tsvyk fell ill and lost consciousness. The next morning, a neighbor reported seeing a woman bring chicken soup to Tsvyk’s house and quickly leave after going upstairs. Concerned for Tsvyk’s well-being, the neighbor discovered her unconscious in bed, dressed in lingerie, with scattered pills on the floor and the room’s heater set too high. An ambulance was called, and Tsvyk was hospitalized for three days.
Nasyrova’s criminal activities came to light when Tsvyk’s sister, Irina, flew from Ukraine to New York after learning of her sister’s condition. Irina suspected Nasyrova’s involvement and contacted the police. Detective Kevin Rodgers discovered that Nasyrova had a history of similar incidents. One victim, Ruben Borukhov, had experienced a similar episode after dining with Nasyrova, who subsequently stole his belongings and cash.
Investigations revealed that Nasyrova was also wanted by Interpol for the mysterious disappearance of Alla Alekseenko, a woman from Russia
Eventually, Nasyrova was located and arrested in Brooklyn thanks to the efforts of private investigator Herman Weisberg, hired by Alekseenko’s daughter, Nadia Ford. A search of Nasyrova’s apartment uncovered stolen items, including Tsvyk’s identification. Detectives analyzed a cheesecake container recovered from Tsvyk’s home and found traces of Phenazepam, a potent sedative prevalent in Russia. Furthermore, Nasyrova’s DNA was identified on the container, solidifying the case against her.
After spending nearly six years in custody, Nasyrova was charged with attempted murder. The trial commenced in January 2023, with Nadia Ford providing crucial testimony about her mother’s disappearance. Following deliberation, Nasyrova was found guilty. She received a sentence of 21 years in prison, with the possibility of release in 15 years due to time served. However, after completing her term in New York, Nasyrova will face deportation and a potential trial in Russia for the murder of Alla Alekseenko.
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