Researcher Accused of Poisoning Colleague’s Water Bottle and Shoes Over Promotion

A university researcher allegedly tampered with a colleague’s belongings after losing out on a promotion. Authorities say the suspect mixed lab chemicals into the victim’s water bottle and shoes. Campus police discovered an odd odor in an office and tested the items. The chemicals tested positive for paraformaldehyde and Trizol. Investigators later say the suspect confessed in a text message, admitting he targeted the colleague because of jealousy over the promotion. The suspect faces charges of second-degree reckless endangering of safety and is banned from all campus laboratories pending trial.

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