Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Deborah Blum: Poison as an Accomplice
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Jul 18, 2022 AI Snips
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Poisons and Premeditation
- Poisons are devious chemical compounds that trick our bodies.
- Poisoning requires premeditation, unlike impulsive acts with other weapons.
Pioneering Forensic Scientists
- Deborah Blum's book focuses on Charles Norris and Alexander Getler.
- They were pioneers of forensic science in the early 20th century New York City.
Gender and Poisoning
- Contrary to popular belief, more men poison than women numerically, due to men's higher assault rates.
- However, women are seven times more likely to choose poison as a weapon.