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John Emsley, Poison and 'The Elements of Murder'

In his new book The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison, chemist John Emsley chronicles cases of accidental and intentional use of lethal substances throughout the ages. Some say Beethoven and Mozart were poisoned to death.

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Other segments from the episode on July 25, 2005

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 25, 2005: Interview with John Emsley; Commentary on Philadelphia’s Cameo and Parkway record labels.

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