Georgi Markov
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Symptoms of victim: red sting on leg, pain, fever   Â
Date of poisoning:07/09/1978Â Â
Location of poisoning:Waterloo bridge, London, England
Name of poison used: ricin
Form in which poison was consumed: poison-laced umbrella
Treatment facilities and provider: St James’ Hospital, Balham, England
Treatment used:
Outcome: Death
Occupation of victim: Bulgarian dissident writer
Motive for poisoning: Bulgaria
First response diagnosis:
Possible perpetrators: KGB agents (Francesco Gullino)
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