Woman Spiked Casino Drink with Fatal Fentanyl Dose

Murder Files Unsealed · Sep 19, 2026 · 44m · transcript

A 34-year-old woman, Railen Marie Benzy, faces first-degree murder and other serious charges following a fatal incident at a Washington casino hotel. Investigators allege that Benzy poisoned a man with fentanyl in order to rob him of his gambling winnings after she failed to secure a specific date-rape drug. Surveillance footage and a series of incriminating text messages appear to show her planning the theft and later panicking as the victim became unresponsive. Legal experts noted that her own admissions to police and witnesses significantly weaken her defense, making a plea deal more…