forensic toxicology

The story behind how an infamous 19th century murder investigation changed forever the way poisoners, particularly arsenic poisoners, were brought to justice.

Shares the story of how the appointment of Charles Norris as chief medical examiner in New York in 1918 dramatically slowed the incidence of murder by poisoning, and looks at how Norris worked together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler to investigate chemistry-related deaths and disorders and to establish the discipline of forensics.

Shares the story of how the appointment of Charles Norris as chief medical examiner in New York in 1918 dramatically slowed the incidence of murder by poisoning, and looks at how Norris worked together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler to investigate chemistry-related deaths and disorders and to establish the discipline of forensics.

Provides an introduction to the science of poisons, traces the development of modern forensic toxicology, describes different types of poisons and drugs used as poisons, looks at notorious poisoners throughout history, and discusses postmortem forensic toxicology and drug testing.