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You Don't Have to Gamble with Blowfish at Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge

You Don't Have to Gamble with Blowfish at Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge

Want to try the most poisonous fish in the world? Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge is now serving it at its peak season. more ›

Additional Indictment For Fish Toxin Suspect

The man accused of trying to kill his wife using pufferfish toxin has been indicted on additional charges. Edward F. Bachner, IV, having already been indicted on a charge of possessing a biological agent for use as a weapon, faces additional charges. According to Chicago Breaking News: more ›

Would-Be Pufferfish Poisoner Had $5 Million Insurance Policy on Wife

Would-Be Pufferfish Poisoner Had $5 Million Insurance Policy on Wife

The pufferfish toxin guy from last week turns out to be nuttier than a squirrel on spring break. Edward F. Bachner IV had been stockpiling tetrodotoxin and weapons, and had tried to hire a contract killer to murder his wife back in 2005. The FBI investigated the attempts then, but no charges were ever filed. Bachner also had a $5 million life insurance policy on his wife that included a special terrorism rider. more ›

Man Arrested for Possession of Pufferfish Toxin

Man Arrested for Possession of Pufferfish Toxin

A Lake in the Hills man was arrested yesterday for possessing enough pufferfish toxin to kill about 100 people, according to the FBI. Tetrodotoxin possession without federal approval is a felony. more ›

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