All articles tagged with #cyanide
New observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS by the Keck Telescope reveal unusual features such as prominent nickel emission, absence of typical cometary dust tail, and an anti-tail extension, suggesting it may be an outlier with anomalies that challenge its classification as a typical comet.
A recent study of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS revealed unusual chemical signatures, including the presence of nickel without iron and cyanide, which are atypical for natural comets and suggest possible technological origins. The object exhibits a steep increase in mass loss rates as it approaches the Sun, and its characteristics raise questions about its true nature, whether a natural comet or an alien artifact. Ongoing observations and analyses aim to clarify its origin and implications for extraterrestrial intelligence.
A Colorado dentist, James Craig, was convicted of first-degree murder for poisoning his wife Angela Craig with cyanide over 10 days, leading to her death, and was also found guilty of attempting to cover up the crime. The jury rejected his claim that she sought her own death, and he faces life in prison.
A Colorado dentist, James Craig, was convicted of first-degree murder for slowly poisoning his wife Angela over 10 days with cyanide and other toxins, leading to her death. The prosecution presented evidence of Craig's online searches for poisons and attempts to stage a murder-for-hire, while the defense argued Angela may have died by suicide. Craig was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A Colorado dentist, James Craig, is on trial for allegedly poisoning his wife with cyanide in protein shakes, motivated by financial troubles and an affair, with evidence including online searches for poisons, purchase of cyanide, and suspicious behavior. He faces life in prison if convicted, amid allegations of attempting to cover up the crime and soliciting murder of investigators.
A Denver dentist, James Craig, is on trial for allegedly poisoning his wife Angela Craig with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, leading to her death in 2023. Prosecutors accuse him of buying arsenic, attempting to frame her for suicide, and trying to cover up his involvement through fraudulent letters and witness tampering. The trial includes evidence such as a surveillance video of an argument and the discovery of cyanide shipment, with the defense challenging the evidence and police investigation. Craig faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and solicitation.
Six people, including two American citizens, were found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, poisoned by cyanide-laced tea. Police suspect one member of the group committed suicide after poisoning the others, possibly due to a business dispute. The FBI is assisting Thai authorities in the investigation.
Thai police discovered traces of cyanide in the cups of six Vietnamese and American guests found dead in a Bangkok hotel, suspecting one poisoned the others over a bad investment. The victims, aged 37 to 56, were found in a locked room with no signs of forced entry. Authorities believe the deaths were not a mass suicide and are investigating the case as a personal dispute. The U.S. and Vietnamese embassies have been notified, and the FBI is involved in the investigation.
James Lewis, a suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, has been found dead in his home. No one was ever charged in the deaths, but Lewis served over 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to Johnson & Johnson. The case remains an unsolved mystery.
James Lewis, a suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, has been found dead in his home. No one was ever charged in the deaths, but Lewis served over 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to Johnson & Johnson. The case remains an unsolved mystery.
A Thai woman has been charged with 80 counts, including premeditated murder, for allegedly using cyanide to kill 14 people whom she had previously swindled. Thai police believe she is the country's worst serial killer and the case has been described as "historic." The suspect denies the murder charges but admits to using cyanide. She is also facing charges of forgery and theft, and is believed to have stolen over $140,000 from her victims. The investigation involved over 900 witnesses and 25,000 documents.
Thai police are investigating whether a woman arrested for allegedly murdering her friend with cyanide may have killed at least 12 other victims in a series of poisonings. The suspect, identified only as Am, is also the wife of a senior police officer. Investigators believe the killings may have had a financial motive, primarily debts. The case has generated huge local media interest and has prompted others to come forward to authorities with their suspicion that their loved ones may also be victims.
Thai police have arrested a woman, Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, suspected of killing 12 friends and acquaintances using cyanide. She was charged with first-degree murder over the deaths, which happened over several years. Police found a bottle of cyanide in her possession during her arrest. Investigators and forensic authorities are investigating other deaths to find evidence and a definite connection with Ms Sararat. The murders may have been motivated by financial reasons.
Thai woman Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn has been arrested on suspicion of killing 12 people with cyanide, including her ex-boyfriend and two female police officers, since 2020. Authorities allege that she killed for financial reasons and that her friend's belongings were missing when her body was found. Sararat was detained after police started investigating the death of one of her friends, Siriporn Khanwong, who passed away during a trip with Sararat earlier in April.
Colorado dentist James Toliver Craig has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly poisoning his wife's protein shakes with arsenic and cyanide. Angela Craig, a mother of six, was pronounced brain dead on Saturday after being hospitalized three times in less than two weeks. Friends and colleagues suspected James Craig may have played a role in sickening his wife and shared those fears with authorities. The police warrant reveals that Craig had recently had an order of potassium cyanide shipped to his dental practice, and he had been having an affair with a Texas orthodontist.