Milwaukee Man Dies From Smoking 'Dead Man' Synthetic Pot: Authorities

MILWAUKEE, WI — A 43-year-old man from Milwaukee has died after reportedly smoking synthetic marijuana.

According to a Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's report, Knneth Taylor reportedly smoked synthetic marijuana with a second person at his home.

According to the report, Taylor and the second person fell asleep and became unresponsive. That's when Taylor became unresponsive and reportedly died.

According to the Medical Examiner, a package of "Dead Man" synthetic marijuana was found on the scene near Taylor's body.

Synthetic Marijuana Stores Sued

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Wis. Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection sued two Milwaukee-area stores, Atomic Glass and Food Town Mini Mart, for selling designer drug synthetic cannabinoids known by such names as "Spice" and "Kush" in violation of state law.

"I will not tolerate any drug dealer putting our communities at risk with dangerous and unpredictable drugs," he said in a prepared statement.

According to a release issued by Schimel's office, synthetic cannabinoids are known to be unpredictable and dangerous. They are similar to THC, the main psychotropic compound in marijuana, but have slightly different chemical compositions.

-----

image via milwaukee county medical examiner's office