To Die For 2) License to Kill
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Mar 26, 2024 Expert in poisons Aliia Roza discusses how to use and hide poisons, their effects on the body, and their discovery during autopsies. The podcast also explores topics such as Russian seduction spies, the connection between power and lethality, the fall of the Soviet Union, Aliiah's upbringing, bullying, military recruitment, and Russian military brutality.
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Poison Tradecraft And Concealment
- Russian espionage training included study of poisons, their placement, duration, and detectability at autopsy.
- Operatives learned how to make deaths appear unexplained by timing toxin clearance to avoid detection.
Childhood Bootcamp With Her Father
- Delia's father enforced brutal physical training from age six, pushing her through exercises and heavy loads.
- He framed toughness and service as pride and duty, shaping her into a physically strong child.
Emotional Suppression As Training
- Her father taught emotional suppression as tactical training: stay cold-blooded and never show emotion in public.
- This conditioning prioritized mission focus over vulnerability, normalizing hidden pain.