1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders

In 1982, 7 people died after taking tampered Extra Strength Tylenol, leading to a nationwide scare. The sudden death of a young girl and immigrant perplexed investigators. Cyanide was discovered in the Tylenol bottles, leading to a public warning. The case introduced tamper-resistant packaging and raised questions about motive and suspects. An extortion letter and the case of James Lewis further complicated the investigation. The involvement of rack jobbers in distributing tampered Tylenol was considered. The hosts express gratitude and thank their sponsors.