Is it possible to source or make a cyanide pill?

[UtopianElephant]

It seems like it might be useful in a role of a backup method. Hitler was reported to have swallowed a cyanide pill just before shooting himself. Seems like it could provide extra insurance with other quick and reliable methods, such as jumping, gas, gun, etc.

Info would be appreciated.

 

[UKscotty]

Yes, I don't think it would be even very hard.

You can buy empty pills from ebay or amazon, or just buy some from the shop and empty the contents.

Potassium cyanide is also not too hard to find from chemical suppliers but need a few steps to get a licence and fake company etc.

However, its not like the movies where you die in 20 seconds. Apparently it can take upwards of 5 minutes to knock you out, and the dose from a 2 gram pill is low.

 

[mortuarymary]

Rather easy method actually.

 

[divinemistress36]

Isn't cyanide really painful?

 

[UtopianElephant]

Isn't cyanide really painful?

It's said to be very unpleasant, so probably should only be considered in a possible role of backup method, to a quick and reliable primary method.

Yes, I don't think it would be even very hard.

You can buy empty pills from ebay or amazon, or just buy some from the shop and empty the contents.

Potassium cyanide is also not too hard to find from chemical suppliers but need a few steps to get a licence and fake company etc.

However, its not like the movies where you die in 20 seconds. Apparently it can take upwards of 5 minutes to knock you out, and the dose from a 2 gram pill is low.

Thank you for the input and info.

 

[Homo erectus]

There was a case in India using cyanide causing 6 deaths over a span of 14 years. The cyanide was obtained from a goldsmith through a friend working in a jewellery shop. It seems to take a while to die.

Koodathayi cyanide killings - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Cara7177]

Peach pits contain cyanide, I'm told. And I believe if you were to eat between fifteen and twenty peach pits (depending on your weight, of course) that might do it.

 

[Intoxicated]

It's said to be very unpleasant

Said by whom?