Tragic Wedding Poisoning by Enslaved Cook Unveils Revenge Plot at Riverside Plantation

A tragic incident unfolded at a wedding on Warren County's Riverside plantation in Mississippi, where a cook named Celia poisoned an entire family in revenge for her enslaved past. Celia, a skilled cook and mother of three, suffered the loss of her children in a fire set by the plantation owner's son.

Driven by grief and vengeance, Celia plotted her revenge using deadly herbs taught to her by Mama Ruth. The story sheds light on the dark history of slavery and the brutal consequences it had on individuals like Celia, who sought justice in a world of oppression and cruelty.