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China Executes Ex-Gaming Exec for Murder Using Toxins

5/29/2026

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Chinese authorities executed former gaming executive Xu Yao for the 2020 murder of billionaire producer Lin Qi.
Xu Yao, inspired by “Breaking Bad,” bought hundreds of toxins on the dark web, tested them on animals and hid alpha-amanitin in pills, coffee capsules, whiskey and water, sickening four coworkers who survived.
Yoozoo Games posted a Weibo statement saying justice had been served and offering condolences to Lin’s family.

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Chinese authorities executed former gaming executive Xu Yao for the 2020 murder of billionaire producer Lin Qi.
Xu Yao, inspired by “Breaking Bad,” bought hundreds of toxins on the dark web, tested them on animals and hid alpha-amanitin in pills, coffee capsules, whiskey and water, sickening four coworkers who survived.
Yoozoo Games posted a Weibo statement saying justice had been served and offering condolences to Lin’s family.