The attack is thought to have been motivated by bath salts, although toxicology results have not come out yet. |
Traditional toxicology screens that employ thin-layer chromatography can detect MDMA metabolites in the urine. |
Days after the discovery a post-mortem was performed, toxicology and DNA tests ordered. |
The results of a urine toxicology screen were positive for opiates and cocaine. |
The research is being led by Dr John Oliver, a senior lecturer in forensic toxicology at the university's department of forensic medicine. |
Detectives said the case will remain open pending the completion of toxicology tests, but no foul play was suspected. |