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Scientist kills husband, in-laws: What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison

IndiaTimes Friday, 20 October 2023
An agricultural scientist used Thallium, known as the "poisoner's poison," to kill her husband and four in-laws in Maharashtra. Thallium is a soft, heavy metal that is tasteless and odorless, making it difficult to detect. It causes nervous and gastrointestinal disorders and rapid hair loss. Thallium was historically used as a rodenticide but is now banned in the US due to its toxicity.
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