Assassination by 'Suicide'

These killings often involve drugging the victim unconscious.  They are usually found alone.  Some pretext is often created; such as suicide notes, depression, disease, behavioral disturbances, etcetera.For shooting, the victim's own gun is often used.  An empty shell (where the primer already bears the impression of the firing pin) can be reloaded with a radio controlled igniter packed into the propellant.  The igniter is made of metal foil on n... more
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