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Tylenol Murders Overshadow Rippers
- The Chicago Ripper murders received less press coverage than the Tylenol murders occurring simultaneously.
- The Tylenol murders caused widespread panic as anyone could be a victim, overshadowing the Ripper case.
Tylenol Murders and Misidentification
- The Tylenol murders involved cyanide-laced capsules, causing seven deaths in Chicago.
- An amateur chemist, Roger Arnold, became a suspect, leading to a tragic misidentification and another death.
Shoy Mack's Murder
- Shoy Mack, a Chinese immigrant, was murdered by the Rippers after her brother kicked her out of the car during an argument.
- Her body was found months later, adding to the growing pattern of mutilated female corpses.