American Experience

The Poisoner's Handbook

Season 26 Episode 1 | 1h 51m 47s  | Video has closed captioning.

In the early 20th century, the average American medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest, with radioactive radium, thallium, and morphine in everyday products.

Aired: 01/07/14

Expired: 01/08/17

Rating: NR

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