A double homicide as a result of chloroform poisoning.
Homicidal poisoning using chloroform has been reported infrequently. Presented is a case of a double homicide involving a 29-year-old male and his 23-year-old fiance. Gas chromatographic methodology and tissue concentrations of chloroform are presented. Evidence strongly suggests forced inhalation using an impregnated cloth.
McGee
M B
MB
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office, St. Paul, MN.
Jejurikar
S G
SG
VanBerkom
L C
LC
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia; D002725:Chloroform / Q000032:analysis / Q000506:poisoning*; D003288:Contusions; D005260:Female; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D002725:Chloroform