ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1985
Page Count: 5

Homicide by Intravenous Injection of Naphtha
Poklis, A
Associate professor, Forensic and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO

Case, MES
Associate professor, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO

Ann Mackell, M
Chief toxicologist, Office of the Medical Examiner, St. Louis County, MO

(Received 5 April 1984; accepted 4 June 1984)

Abstract

A case of homicide by the intravenous injection of Energine®, a petroleum distillate spot remover, is presented. This case is the only known homicide committed with naphtha. This elderly man had severe natural disease in addition to chest trauma sustained in the assault leading to death; however, the rapid injection of approximately 25 mL of Energine was the overwhelming cause of death.

Keywords:
toxicology, homicide, naphtha, Energine®, petroleum distillate, homicide by injection

Paper ID: JFS10982J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10982J
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