Description
In this revised and expanded edition, leading forensic scientist John Trestrail offers a pioneering survey of all that is known about the use of poison as a weapon in murder. Topics range from the use of poisons in history and literature to convicting the poisoner in court, and include a review of the different types of poisons, techniques for crime scene investigation, and the critical essentials of the forensic autopsy. The author updates what is currently known about poisoners in general and their victims. The Appendix has been updated to include the more commonly used poisons, as well as the use of antifreeze as a poison. CHAPTERS Chapter 1 – Poisoners Throughout History Chapter 2 – Types of Poisons Chapter 3 – Poisoners Chapter 4 – Victims Chapter 5 – Crime Scene Investigation Chapter 6 – The Forensic Autopsy Chapter 7 – Proving Poisoning Chapter 8 – Poisoners in Court Chapter 9 – Poisoning in Fiction Chapter 10 – Conclusion APPENDIX: Some Common Homicidal Poisons A. Antifreeze (Methanol, or Ethylene glycol) B. Arsenic C. Botulinus Toxin D. Cyanide E. Sodium fluoroacetate F. Strychnine G. Thallium Collected Bibliographies on Homicidal Poisoning: A. Poisoners Throughout History Bibliography B. Poisoning in Fiction Bibliography C. Forensic Poisoning Bibliography D. Analytical Toxicology Bibliography
