The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I have to admit that it sounds like something straight out of Dexter. Very chilling. I read that there is a theory that this guy was high on bath salts. I mean, who actually takes baths anymore? I can't believe they still sell that stuff (for its intended purpose). I suppose it's just like VCR tape head cleaner, which is still being sold. I mean, it's because there are so many people out there still watching VHS videotapes, right? Wink wink, nudge nudge...

Well, the thing with "bath salts" is that they're not actually salts that you put in bath water.

The drug referred to as bath salts is usually one or a combination of some synthetic not-yet illegal substances (mephedrone, MDPV, and methylone) that looks like rock salt, and has to be crushed and snorted.

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/f...s-drug-dangers

Apparently, some of the side effects are feeling like your organs are burning - super-human strength - and the loss of reason and logic. Gee, sounds fun. These three things would explain why the guy was naked, took multiple shots to kill, and was eating someones face.

I can't help but say that while some people will try anything to get a high, I do feel in my heart that if some drugs like marijuana were legal, there would be less interest in ever-stranger and more dangerous types of drugs - but that's an alltogether different subject.

All the 'bath-salt' stuff aside, this story is unsettling to say the least and immediately made me think of The Walking Dead and the fact that the CDC has a zombie-plague-outbreak plan. I've looked at hospital photos of the victim which I now regret, and frankly, if that were me I'd beg the medical staff to kill me.