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The Tylenol Murders, Part I

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The Tylenol Murders: A Chilling Investigation

This chapter explores the mysterious deaths in Chicago linked to Tylenol, highlighting the public's fear and the investigative efforts that ensued. It delves into the shocking revelation of cyanide contamination in the medication, the agonizing effects of cyanide poisoning, and the swift actions taken by authorities in response. The narrative also touches on the media's role in escalating panic and the alarming emergence of copycat tampering incidents following the original tragedies.

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