Sundries - Bob Woolmer Murder Inquiry: Latest Updates

A report in The Sunday Mirror claimed yesterday that Woolmer was poisoned with the herb aconite, an ancient drug used by witches in the Middle Ages, which is also mentioned in the Harry Potter children's book series.

To make their claims sound more believable, The Mirror also informed us that this latest development comes after a man from Pakistan called the police via their international hot line number and told them about the herb, which comes in the form of a white powder and causes death by asphyxiation. The person, who did not give his name or any possible motive for the murder, said the herb might have been sprinkled over Woolmer's sleeping tablets or into his diabetes medicine.

The drug reportedly causes death within 30 minutes as the victim's internal organs begin to seize and their breathing slows down until its finally stops, leading to an excruciating death. The newspaper also quoted an unnamed police official, who regarded the the aconite tip is as "a major breakthrough" that was "being taken extremely seriously". New toxicology tests have now been ordered the report also said.

Read the full thing here and decide for your self if any of this is credible information. Meanwhile, the Bob Woolmer memorial service at the 100-year-old Sacred Heart Church in Lahore was held yesterday and was attended by Naseem Ashtaf, some seven Pakistani players, including Inzi, and some 400 other people. Punjab governor Khalid Maqbool was also on the spot, reportedly on behalf of the Patron, President Mushy him self, to earn some brownie points. Cricinfo have a report on that here along with some nice pictures.

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Bob Woolmer Murder Inquiry: Latest Updates