Woman uses Thallium to seek revenge from in-laws: What you should know about this poisoner's poison
woman with a background in agricultural science used her knowledge to fatally poison her husband and four in-laws in Maharashtra. The woman, who had suffered the tragic suicide of her father due to her troubled marriage, sought revenge by selecting Thallium as the poison of choice.
Thallium, also known as the "poisoner's poison," is a heavy metal discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861.
The US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes it as a soft and inelastic metal. This lethal substance, though relatively unknown to the general public, has a sinister history of causing severe harm.
Thallium is globally recognized for its tasteless and odorless properties, making it a difficult poison to detect.
It can transform from a bluish-white color to gray when exposed to air. Contact with moist air or skin can result in the formation of harmful compounds. Thallium poisoning can have severe consequences, including nervous and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as rapid hair loss.
Why Thallium poison is called as 'poisoner's poison'?
Thallium is often referred to as the «poisoner's poison» due to its unique and sinister properties that make it particularly effective as a poison in criminal activities.
Historically, it has been employed as a tool of harm in criminal activities, earning it notoriety.
Where is thallium poison found?
Although Thallium was historically used as a rodenticide, it has been banned in the US due to its high toxicity. This toxic element can be found in various sources, both natural and man-made.
