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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

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<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong><br />

Training Support Package<br />

Participant Guide<br />

Slide 23<br />

<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong>:<br />

<strong>TICs</strong> & <strong>TIMs</strong><br />

Cyanide: Homicide<br />

Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants<br />

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Given its reputation and availability via the Internet, cyanide is a common weapon <strong>of</strong><br />

choice <strong>for</strong> many would-be poisoners. In the story described on this slide, an 18 year old<br />

Maryland teen purchased 2 grams <strong>of</strong> potassium cyanide on the internet using his<br />

mother’s credit card. He poisoned and killed his best friend because <strong>of</strong> rivalry over a<br />

<strong>for</strong>mer girlfriend. The compound was administered by lacing his friend’s beverage while<br />

the two were playing video games.<br />

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