University scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s shoes and water bottle after being denied promotion
- Posted on April 21, 2026
- By The Independent
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University scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s shoes and water bottle after being denied promotion

Makoto Kuroda, a 41-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison employee, was taken into custody after the school became aware of a ‘safety issue’ involving the scientist and another employee