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Utah mom sentenced to life without parole for fentanyl murder of husband
us-news12 days ago

Utah mom sentenced to life without parole for fentanyl murder of husband

Utah mother Kouri Richins was given life in prison without parole for fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022 by lacing his drink with fentanyl after an earlier failed attempt; prosecutors say she planned to inherit his estate and flee with a handyman, while her three sons urged the court to keep her jailed for their safety. Richins also wrote a children’s grief book following her arrest, and prosecutors are pursuing a separate case over alleged financial crimes tied to the murder.

via New York Post|
#kouri-richins#murder#poisoning
Utah mother who authored grief book sentenced to life for poisoning husband
us-news13 days ago

Utah mother who authored grief book sentenced to life for poisoning husband

A Utah mother, Kouri Richins, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering her husband in 2022 by poisoning his drink with fentanyl; prosecutors said she was in debt, had taken out life insurance on her husband, and was having an extramarital affair, and she was also found guilty of insurance fraud and attempted murder for poisoning a sandwich. She published a children’s book about grief before her arrest and addressed her children in court, with the judge calling her too dangerous to ever be free.

via BBC|
#insurance-fraud#life-imprisonment#murder
UW-Madison lab worker charged after poisoning coworker with chemicals from his fridge
crime1 month ago

UW-Madison lab worker charged after poisoning coworker with chemicals from his fridge

A 41-year-old UW-Madison Influenza Research Institute employee, Makoto Kuroda, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and tampering with household products after allegedly poisoning a coworker with paraformaldehyde and Trizol taken from his lab fridge; he reportedly texted he had done it, cited a promotion dispute as motive, is in custody on a $5,000 bond, banned from campus labs, and his court appearance is upcoming.

via Channel 3000|
#crime#lab-safety#paraformaldehyde
Everyday household toxins that can kill a pet
lifestyle2 months ago

Everyday household toxins that can kill a pet

A Washington Post veterinary column warns that common household items—especially during Easter—can poison pets, including cut flowers, chocolates, and sago palms, with other hazards like raisins, ibuprofen, and pennies. It emphasizes that delays in treatment can be fatal and outlines the importance of recognizing indoor toxins and seeking prompt veterinary care when exposure occurs.

via The Washington Post|
#advice#cats-animals#dogs-animals
Did Russia Use Exotic Epibatidine in Navalny’s Death?
world3 months ago

Did Russia Use Exotic Epibatidine in Navalny’s Death?

Britain and four European partners concluded Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin—most likely epibatidine—after analyses of his body, contradicting Russia’s denial of natural death. Epibatidine is extraordinarily potent and hard to detect, prompting speculation about why such an exotic toxin would be used in a high-profile case and whether it could have been a testing signal or a warning. The report adds to a pattern of poisoning allegations against opponents of the Kremlin, though experts note practical reasons for using such a rare toxin would be unusual in custody.

via France 24|
#epibatidine#navalny#nerve-agent
EU links Navalny's death to rare epibatidine toxin from poison-dart frogs
world3 months ago

EU links Navalny's death to rare epibatidine toxin from poison-dart frogs

European partners say Alexei Navalny died in a Siberian prison from epibatidine, a highly toxic compound found in the skin of Ecuadorian poison-dart frogs; labs reportedly detected the toxin and a joint statement said poisoning was highly likely, though Russia calls the findings Western propaganda. If confirmed, the use would violate the BTWC and CWC and imply deliberate administration by Russia.

via Axios|
#epibatidine#navalny#poisoning
Rubio calls Navalny poisoning report troubling as Europe accuses Russia
world3 months ago

Rubio calls Navalny poisoning report troubling as Europe accuses Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a joint assessment by France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom that Navalny was poisoned by a toxin from a poison-dart frog 'troubling,' even as Moscow denies the charges. The U.S. did not join the statement, though Rubio said he does not dispute the outcome. Rubio is on a Slovakia–Hungary trip, meeting with leaders including Viktor Orbán to bolster ties ahead of Hungary’s April election.

via politico.eu|
#europe#navalny#poisoning
Europe ties Navalny death to rare frog toxin, implicating Kremlin
world3 months ago

Europe ties Navalny death to rare frog toxin, implicating Kremlin

Five European foreign ministries said European labs conclusively detected epibatidine, a rare toxin from poison‑dart frogs, in Navalny’s body and asserted Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to poison him; they plan to report the case to the OPCW for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Navalny died in 2024 in a Russian Arctic penal colony, and his widow has urged accountability while Russia denies involvement. Epibatidine can be lab‑made and acts like a nerve agent, though investigations into the poisoning remain politically charged and ongoing.

via AP News|
#epibatidine#navalny#opcw
UK and Allies Tie Navalny’s Death to Dart-Frog Toxin, Blaming Kremlin
world3 months ago

UK and Allies Tie Navalny’s Death to Dart-Frog Toxin, Blaming Kremlin

At the Munich Security Conference, Britain and European allies said Navalny was killed by a toxin derived from epibatidine, found on his body two years after his death in a Siberian penal colony, and argued only the Russian state had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the poisoning. Moscow denied the claim as misinformation. Navalny’s widow welcomed the findings, the UK has informed the OPCW of a suspected Chemical Weapons Convention breach, and the case—following his 2020 Novichok poisoning and 2024 death—continues to heighten tensions over Russia’s political opposition.

via BBC|
#dart-frog-toxin#epibatidine#kremlin