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Cyanide Suicide After Deep Web Shopping: A Case Report.

Erwan Le Garff1, Yann Delannoy, Vadim Mesli

  • 1From the *Service de Médecine Légale, UTML (EA 7367), and †Laboratoire de Toxicologie, Univ Lille, CHU Lille, Lille, France.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|July 2, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Cyanide poisoning can be lethal, rapidly inhibiting cellular metabolism. A case highlights deep web procurement of cyanide and dextromethorphan for a complex suicide kit.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Forensic Science
  • Digital Forensics

Background:

  • Cyanide is a highly toxic chemical used in industrial and laboratory settings.
  • Its toxicity is well-documented, causing rapid inhibition of cellular aerobic metabolism.
  • Ingestion or inhalation can lead to severe, often lethal, clinical effects.

Observation:

  • A case report details a young man found deceased in a hotel room.
  • The death was attributed to self-poisoning with cyanide.
  • Cyanide was procured via the deep web.

Findings:

  • The deceased likely used a complex suicide kit.
  • The kit included cyanide as the lethal agent.
  • Dextromethorphan was also included, likely for sedative and anxiolytic effects.

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Implications:

  • This case illustrates the emerging trend of deep web utilization for illicit drug procurement.
  • It highlights the accessibility of lethal substances through online channels.
  • Forensic investigations must consider deep web activities in cases of complex poisonings.