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Charcoal and Heroin

2005 Reader Submission
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A 30 year old man was going to shoot heroin in his car, but it was January in Michigan, and cold. The problem was that his car heater didn't work, so he got his Weber mini-grill and put it next to him in the passenger seat. He lit the charcoal to keep warm, and closed the car windows to keep the heat in. He lived long enough to shoot the heroin, and attain a blood carbon monoxide concentration of over 50%.

To verify, I can send you a copy of the autopsy report and toxicology from our case files.

C. Schmidt Chief Medical Examiner Wayne County Detroit, MI

Submitted on 06/29/2005

Submitted by: Carl J. Schmidt
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Kelly said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Ok, death's from charcoal heaters are pretty common, but I've never heard of one in a car before. I'd very much like to see your proof as well.

Jack said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
I have to disagree. Whether in a house, a garage, a horse trailer or a car - carbon monoxide deaths are too common.

Charles said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I'm going to side with Kelly on this one. Yes, we get lots and lots of carbon monoxide deaths... but a charcoal heater on the car seat? Whoo.

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