Zhu Ling (poisoning Victim)

Zhu Ling (poisoning Victim)

Zhu Ling (Chinese: 朱令; pinyin: Zhū Lìng, born 1973)photo is best known as the victim of an unsolved 1995 thallium poisoning case in Beijing, China. Her case was reported to the public via a Usenet newsgroup by her classmates, and was subsequently picked up by news networks all over the world. Her case was reviewed by physicians in many different countries who examined her symptoms and made suggestions as to diagnoses and treatment. Her life was ultimately saved, but she suffered serious neurological damage and permanent physical impairment.

The incident recently received new attention from the media due to calls for a new investigation and public attacks on the suspected poisoner. Many Chinese students are said to be aware of her case.