Police said traces of cyanide were found in the cups of the six people who died yesterday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Traces of cyanide were discovered in the cups of six victims found dead in a luxury hotel in Bangkok, according to Thai police.The victims, identified as two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals, were found in a room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok on Tuesday. Authorities suspect a personal dispute over a failed investment may have led to the poisoning, according to the Associated Press.The ContextThe bodies were discovered when the victims failed to check out of their room.
The investment was reportedly intended for the construction of a hospital in Japan.The bodies were found in different parts of the hotel room, with four in the living room and two in the bedroom. Police believe two of the victims attempted to reach the door before collapsing. A seventh person, who was part of the hotel booking, left Thailand on July 10 and is not believed to be involved in the deaths.
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