Off Record: Inside a Kratom Wrongful Death Case (with Michael Cowgill)
From The Knife: A True Crime Podcast by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
June 4, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 59
About this episode
Attorney Michael Cowgill discusses a wrongful death lawsuit involving Kratom and its implications for consumer safety.
Attorney Michael Cowgill joins us to discuss a wrongful death lawsuit involving Kratom, the widely available and largely unregulated substance sold in gas stations across the U.S. At the center of the case is Patrick Coyne, a 39-year-old husband and father, whose death has been attributed to Kratom use. We explore the legal battle, the risks associated with the substance, and the questions surrounding oversight and consumer safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Michael Cowgill
Topics covered
- wrongful death
- Kratom
- legal battle
- consumer safety
- oversight
Keywords
- Kratom
- wrongful death
- lawsuit
- legal battle
- consumer safety
- Patrick Coyne
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kratom
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