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Forensic Report Ties Istanbul Family Deaths to Phosphine Gas in Hotel Room

Investigators are probing suspected misuse of an aluminium phosphide pesticide to establish accountability.

Overview

  • An autopsy report cited by T24 and Halk TV identifies phosphine poisoning as the cause of death for the four family members.
  • Anadolu reports that phosphine was detected in wipe samples from the room and in hotel towels.
  • The findings point to use of an aluminium phosphide pest-control product that releases phosphine upon contact with moisture.
  • No toxins were found in the victims’ blood, stomach contents, or foods, and tests at eateries showed no abnormalities.
  • The hotel remains closed and eleven people have been detained, with final forensic and legal conclusions pending and a separate prosecutors’ report expected this week according to local media.