Homicide with intramuscular cyanide injection: a case report

Natasha Tobarrana Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA;b Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA;c Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Emily K. Kershnera Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA;b Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA;c Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA

Kirk L. Cumpstona Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA;b Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA;c Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA

S. Rutherfoord Rosea Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA;b Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA;c Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA

Brandon K. Willsa Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA;b Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA;c Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA

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