ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 September 1987
Page Count: 7

A Double Homicide as a Result of Chloroform Poisoning
VanBerkom, LC
Forensic toxicologist and director, Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Minnesota, MN

McGee, MB
Chief medical examiner, Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office, MN

Jejurikar, SG
Forensic toxicologist and director, Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Minnesota, MN

(Received 17 November 1986; accepted 23 January 1987)

Abstract

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.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, criminalistics, chloroform, homicide

Paper ID: JFS11195J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11195J
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