Episode 42 The Tylenol Murders<br /><br />In the Fall of 1982, seven people in the Chicago area fell ill and died after taking over the counter Tylenol that was purchased at various locations across the city. It soon became clear that all seven had died as the result of cyanide poisoning, and city officials working with Tylenol manufacturers raced against time to get the product off of store shelves; sending the public into full fledged panic. The murders were deemed to be the result of product tampering, ushering in new methods of safety sealing the medication; methods which still exist to this day. The authorities didn't have much to work with and sought to ID one bearded man who was captured on grainy store surveillance, but he never came forward, and the murders were never solved. In this episode, the team discusses the clues, possible motives, and a strong potential suspect, as well as copycat crimes that were inspired by the Tylenol murders.<br /><br />Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/abjack-entertainment/id6462151422?itsct=podcast_box_promote_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription</a> that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CitizenDetective" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon subscription</a>.<br /><br />To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.<br />Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod<br />Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast<br />Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915<br />Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en<br />Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w<br />Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com<br />Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.<br /><br />Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:<br />https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/<br />The Citizen Detective team includes:<br />Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor<br />Writing and Research- Alex Ralph<br />Technical Producer- Andrew Gray<br />Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe<br />Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert<br />Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective

Citizen Detective

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The Tylenol Murders

MAR 2, 2024101 MIN
Citizen Detective

The Tylenol Murders

MAR 2, 2024101 MIN

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Episode 42 The Tylenol Murders<br /><br />In the Fall of 1982, seven people in the Chicago area fell ill and died after taking over the counter Tylenol that was purchased at various locations across the city. It soon became clear that all seven had died as the result of cyanide poisoning, and city officials working with Tylenol manufacturers raced against time to get the product off of store shelves; sending the public into full fledged panic. The murders were deemed to be the result of product tampering, ushering in new methods of safety sealing the medication; methods which still exist to this day. The authorities didn't have much to work with and sought to ID one bearded man who was captured on grainy store surveillance, but he never came forward, and the murders were never solved. In this episode, the team discusses the clues, possible motives, and a strong potential suspect, as well as copycat crimes that were inspired by the Tylenol murders.<br /><br />Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/abjack-entertainment/id6462151422?itsct=podcast_box_promote_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription</a> that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes. Alternatively, you can support Citizen Detective with a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CitizenDetective" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon subscription</a>.<br /><br />To find out how to join us live as we record each new episode of Citizen Detective, follow us on Social Media.<br />Twitter- https://twitter.com/CitizenDPod<br />Facebook Home Page- https://www.facebook.com/CitizenDetectivePodcast<br />Facebook Discussion group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233261280919915<br />Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/citizendpod/?hl=en<br />Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgvqIuf4-sEF2aDdNGip2w<br />Visit our homepage: Citizendetectivepodcast.com<br />Want to listen to this episode, and every episode of Citizen Detective AD-FREE plus get VIP bonus access to our show 'The Scrum'? Visit Apple Podcasts to get an AbJack Insider subscription that will grant you VIP access not only to this show, but to every other show on the network; access that includes early and ad-free content, and bonus episodes.<br /><br />Continue the conversation about this case with fellow Citizen Detectives over at Websleuths:<br />https://www.websleuths.com/forums/forums/citizen-detective-true-crime-podcast.719/<br />The Citizen Detective team includes:<br />Co-Hosts- Mike Morford, Alex Ralph, and Dr. Lee Mellor<br />Writing and Research- Alex Ralph<br />Technical Producer- Andrew Gray<br />Production Assistant- Ashley Monroe<br />Suzanna Ryan- DNA Expert<br />Cloyd Steiger- Retired Seattle PD Homicide Detective