Alex Shorey
TaiwanstudentMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex Shorey is an Australian exchange student who became the victim in a high-profile attempted murder case in Taiwan. In early 2024, shortly after the suspicious death of a British national, Shorey was poisoned with rat poison by a Taiwanese woman named Yang, who had developed an unhealthy attachment to him. The incident left him in intensive care and prompted significant media attention as it unfolded. Following his recovery, Shorey returned to Australia, while Yang faced charges for her actions.
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Alex Shorey was hospitalized after ingesting rodenticide in 2023 due to the actions of Yang Chin-ping.
Woman handed 11-year term in Australian poisoning caseTaiwan· 2026-07-22
Alex Shorey was hospitalized after ingesting a rodenticide in 2023 due to an attempted murder by Yang Chin-ping.
Over 11-year sentence for rat poisoning of Australian manTaiwan· 2026-07-22Shorey was allegedly poisoned by Yang while studying in Taiwan.
Stiffer sentence sought for Australian student’s alleged poisonerTaiwan· 2026-05-28
Alex Shorey is an Australian exchange student in Taiwan who was poisoned by Yang.
Woman not to be indicted over death of British husbandTaiwan· 2026-01-16