Edward Bachner

Edward Bachner is an Illinois man who was arrested on July 1, 2008, after he attempted to order 98 milligrams of tetrodotoxin from a New Jersey chemical supply company. Tetrodotoxin is a potent poison produced by the pufferfish to immobilize its prey.

Fast Facts

1. Born: ca. 1973
2. Residence: Lake in the Hills, Illinois
3. Occupation: Financial planner
4. Allegedly ordered tetrodotoxin under name "Dr. Edmond Backer"¹
5. Claimed to represent fictitious company "EB Strategic Research"¹
6. Tetrodotoxin usually used for research purposes
7. 98 milligrams, says expert, could "kill 98 people"¹
8. FBI does not believe order is terrorism-related
9. Bachner questioned in 2006 by FBI for allegedly trying to find a hitman²
10. Bachner allegedly was looking into having Chicago-area woman killed²

Bachner's Order

According to authorities, Bachner allegedly posed as a "Dr. Edmond Backer", and claimed to represent the fictitious "EB Strategic Research" so as to order the toxin. Tetrodotoxin is used mainly for scientific research and is usually sold in small quantities. Bachner ordered 98 milligrams of the substance and the New Jersey company contacted the FBI.¹ Possession of the toxin without federal approval is a felony and Bachner could face up to ten years in prison if convicted.¹

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