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How did he die?

Asked 26 Oct 2026 by ·4 answers·0·0 following
Most likely: he took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnoticAhead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

Where it stands

Four answers have been proposed. He took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnotic. leads, with evidence 3 for: partly supported by its tests. Three are still possible.

Why it matters

The pathologists were convinced the death was not natural and suspected poison, but none was found. Suicide, murder and natural death each still have advocates⁠[1]⁠[2].

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Evidence: 3 for
Most likely
He died of natural causes.
Failed a test; not refuted outright
Evidence: 1 against
Disputed
Evidence: 1 for, 1 against
Still possible
None of these.
Not tested enough to call either way
Evidence: none yet
Still possible

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