What are the symptoms/inital effects of thallium poisoning? How is thallium pois

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What are the symptoms/inital effects of thallium poisoning? How is thallium poisoning detected?

George Trepal Murder Case George Trepal and his wife moved to Alturas, Florida in the early 1980's Several years later, the Peggy Carr and her husband (with several adult children) moved into a house next door to the Trepal's. Trepal and the Carrs were involved in a number of altercations, including one incident in which Trepal threatened to kill one of the Carr children. The Carr's also received an unsigned letter threatening harm to their family if they did not leave Florida. In October of 1988, Peggy Carr began to suffer from a mysterious illness. She was admitted to the hospital and remained there for several days before being discharged. After discharge, Peggy's condition worsened, and she was readmitted to the hospital. Two other family members Travis Carr and Duane Dubberly also exhibited similar symptoms and were transported to the hospital. The doctor at the hospital suspected thallium poisoning based on the symptoms displayed. Within one day, thallium poisoning was confirmed. Peggy Carr's condition worsened, and she fell into a coma. She died when life support was disconnected in March of 1988. The thallium was traced to Coca-Cola that the family had been drinking. The subsequent investigation revealed that George Trepal, the neighbor, was responsible. Trepal had worked as a chemist in an amphetamine laboratory. Thallium was a by-product of amphetamine production. He was convicted and ultimately sentenced to death. Provide some background about this case in your presentation. Include how the thallium got into the Coca-Cola.

Explanation / Answer

1) Symptoms/inital effects of thallium poisoning:

Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea within 3-4 hours of thallium poisoning.

2) Detection of thallium poisoning:

- urine appear green

- ECG shows cardiac arrhythmias

- Electrophysiology tests of nerves to the fetet show abnormalities.

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