Who Is Adina Mihai, the Honeytrap Killer? The Romanian Woman Who Fatally Drugged Men Seeking S*x

Adina Mihai, a 31-year-old Romanian national, was sentenced to 17 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court after carrying out a honeytrap scheme across southern England. Operating alongside her partner, 30-year-old Madalin Dumitru, Mihai posed as an escort online to gain entry into men's homes, covertly spiked their drinks with a toxic sedative, and robbed them while they were unconscious. The scheme resulted in the deaths of two men and left two others hospitalized, culminating in a 34-year combined prison sentence for the couple.

The Mechanics of the Honeytrap Scheme

Between August 2024 and July 2025, Mihai advertised sexual services on the classified website VivaStreet. The couple targeted men willing to pay cash deposits upfront. Dumitru drove Mihai to the victims' residences and waited nearby while she went inside. Who Was Sonia Exelby, the British Woman Who ‘Paid’ Florida’s Dwain Hall To Torture and Kill Her?.

Once inside, Mihai offered the victims alcoholic drinks that she had secretly spiked with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)—a chemical compound that converts to the powerful central nervous system depressant GHB once ingested. After the victims collapsed into deep unconsciousness, Mihai searched their homes, stealing cash, jewelry, luxury watches, and aftershaves. She then rejoined Dumitru, leaving the victims incapacitated and unattended.

A Timeline of Victims and the Fatalities

The pair’s spree left two men dead and two others severely incapacitated.

• August 2024: Malcolm King, an 80-year-old grandfather from Gloucestershire with a heart condition, was found dead in his home. His death was initially ruled non-suspicious due to his pre-existing medical history.

• July 2025: Gary Mouat, a 37-year-old father from Banbury, Oxfordshire, was found dead on his living room floor by concerned friends.

• Surviving Victims: Two other men in southern England survived after being spiked with GBL by Mihai, though they required medical attention. Their identities remain protected by court orders.

How Police Uncovered the Operation

The breakthrough came following the death of Gary Mouat in July 2025. Detectives from the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit discovered wine glasses at the scene containing traces of GBL alongside forensic evidence matching Mihai. A nationwide intelligence bulletin prompted Gloucestershire Police to reopen the investigation into Malcolm King's death, where re-tested toxicology samples confirmed the presence of GBL. Muskan Karia Deepfake Video Controversy: The Dark Reality of AI 'Leaked Viral MMS' Scams.

On July 31, 2025, police intercepted a vehicle carrying Mihai and Dumitru in Essex. A search of the vehicle uncovered property stolen from the victims, linking the couple directly to the crime scenes.

Court Proceedings and Sentencing

Appearing at Oxford Crown Court, both Mihai and Dumitru pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter and two counts of administering poison. Prosecutors highlighted that the defendants relied on the assumption that victims would not report the thefts to law enforcement out of embarrassment over seeking escort services.

Sentencing the pair to 17 years each, Mrs. Justice Brunner condemned the "haphazard" dosage of GBL used by the defendants. The judge noted that the couple acted out of pure financial greed, fully aware that leaving deeply unconscious individuals unattended presented a severe risk of fatal injury. Both defendants remain in custody to serve their prison terms.

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