Cyanide Poisoning at Luxury Bangkok Hotel

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Six Vietnamese and American guests died at a luxury Bangkok hotel from cyanide poisoning, with authorities suspecting a dispute over investment as the motive. The FBI is enroute to investigate the deaths.

Key Points

  • Traces of cyanide found in teacups, tea flask, and blood of one victim
  • Investigation points to a dispute over investment as the motive
  • Serial killer 'Am Cyanide' previously charged with poisoning 15 people in Thailand

Pros

  • Authorities quickly identified cyanide as the cause of death
  • Investigation by FBI to provide further clarity on the incident

Cons

  • Tragic loss of six lives due to poisoning