| TOD | 23:55 – 00:10 hrs |
|---|---|
| Cause | Acute thallium toxicity — respiratory failure + cardiac arrest |
| Physical findings | Neurological distress markers; no defensive wounds; victim likely unable to resist by time of death |
| Wine glass (submitted) | Positive for thallium acetate — confirming delivery in wine |
| Bottle | Negative — poison added to glass, not bottle (targeted administration) |