Weird Little Guys CZM Rewind: Magic Beans
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Nov 27, 2025 A man accidentally poisoned himself with homemade ricin, leading to a bizarre legal battle after a clerical error dismissed his charges. The podcast explores his radicalization online and ties to the Creativity Alliance, a group with a dark history. It discusses ricin’s toxicity, infamous cases, and its portrayal in pop culture, like Breaking Bad. The complexities of legal loopholes are unveiled, alongside eerie connections to historical incidents like the Georgi Markov assassination, making for a captivating dive into both crime and culture.
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Man Confesses To Homemade Ricin At ER
- William Christopher Gibbs walked into an ER after spilling a leaking bottle and confessed he'd been making ricin in his car.
- His confession led to a federal indictment that was later dismissed on a technicality.
Rapid Online Radicalization With A Nazi Group
- Gibbs discovered the Creativity Alliance online in 2016 and dove into its racist ideology quickly.
- He joined the group formally after completing a probationary period and wore its patch when arrested.
Regulatory Dead Link Decriminalized Ricin
- A 2000s law criminalized select biological agents by pointing to a regulation list rather than naming toxins directly.
- When HHS renumbered sections, the law's reference broke and technically left ricin unlisted.
