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Man Who Chewed Another Man's Face Had Only Marijuana

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Article Date: 30 Jun 2012 - 12:00 PDT

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Rudy Eugene, who in May 26th, 2012, attacked a man and chewed much of his face, did not have "bath salts" in his system but only marijuana, according to toxicology reports. Eugene was shot and killed while he assaulted Ronald Poppo. He had stripped himself nude, beaten up Poppo until he was unconscious, taken the man's pants off, and chewed off 75% of his face, including one eye, according to police.

Rudy Eugene was dubbed the Miami cannibal attack man, the Miami Zombie, as well as the Causeway Cannibal.

According to toxicology reports announced by the County Dade Medical Examiner yesterday, only marijuana was detected in Eugene's system, and no other street drug, prescription medication or alcohol. The Medical Examiner added that he also tested negative for adulterants which are often mixed in with street drugs.

In a communiquÃ©, County Dade Medical Examiner's office wrote:

"The department has also sought the assistance of an outside forensic toxicology reference laboratory, which has confirmed the absence of 'bath salts,' synthetic marijuana and LSD."

The police had initially speculated that he had gone crazy after consuming "bath salts".

Despite talking to Eugene's friends and family, nobody really knows what motivated the man to attack somebody else in that way. Reports say the two men knew each other. Eugene worked in a car wash, used to be a high school football player, and has a record of petty crimes that started at 16 years of age. Poppo, 65, was a homeless man whose family had presumed him dead.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) last year warned about the growing use of synthetic stimulants sold under the guise of bath salts or plant food. According to the DEA, these products, which have been sold over the internet, mimic the effects of LSD, cocaine or methamphetamine. New York State banned some bath salts last year, informing that there had been "hundreds of hospitalizations" linked to their use throughout the country. Doctors warn that they can cause hallucinations, high blood pressure (hypertension), paranoia, suicidal behavior, violent behavior, chest pains, and delusions.

Bath salts are sold under various names, including Vanilla Sky, Red Dove, White Lightening, Zoon, Tranquility and Snow Leopard.

What happened on May 26th, 2012?

5.30am - Eugene left his girlfriend's home in Fort Lauderdale and drove to Miami beach. His intention was to be at a concert.

His car stopped working. Security video showed him spending between 30 to 40 minutes in and around his Chevrolet Caprice.

According to witness reports, he left his car around midday and started crossing the MacArthur Causeway, a three-mile stretch. He took his clothes off.

Miami Beach police eventually had his car towed away. They found five empty water bottles and a Koran in the car. Police think Eugene had recently consumed the water in the bottles.

When Eugene reached the "crime scene", he was completely naked, and without shoes on. He got rid of his Bible at the crime scene.

1.55pm - Eugene came across Poppo who had been lying down under the elevated Metromover railway. Eugene started punching Poppo, took his pants off, and bit his face.

A cyclist saw Eugene attacking Poppo and called 911.

Jose Ramirez, from the Miami Police Department, arrived at the scene. He warned Eugene, telling him to stop attacking Poppo. Eugene did not heed Ramirez' warnings. Reports say Eugene growled at the police officer, and continued biting Poppo.

2.13pm - Ramirez shot Eugene once, and then again four times after the first shot appeared to have no effect.

The crime scene was near the The Miami Herald building - the incident was captured on one of the building's security cameras. According to the video, Poppo sustained an attack for 18 minutes before help arrived.

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