Gizmodo is running all kinds of stories on Inventors recently.  If you have not gone over to Gizmodo recently, I would suggest you go check them out.

The article below documents five inventors killed by their own inventions.  It is interesting to read about the guy who worked for GM and developed all kinds of toxic stuff that help cars, but eventually contributed to his death. 

Original Story: Five People Killed By Their Own Inventions [Gizmodo]