From the Tribune archives: Fear killer put cyanide in Tylenol
Chicago Tribune, Oct. 1, 1982: With several deaths blamed on tainted Extra-Strength Tylenol, the FDA warned against use of the popular pain reliever.
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Chicago Tribune, Oct. 1, 1982: With several deaths blamed on tainted Extra-Strength Tylenol, the FDA warned against use of the popular pain reliever.
Seven people died in 1982 after taking painkillers from bottle someone – police do not know who – had slipped cyanide pills into
CHICAGO — As the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Tylenol murders approaches, investigators are working with prosecutors on a now-or-maybe-never effort to hold a longtime suspect responsible for the poisonings
'I became much more observant of over-the-counter drug purchases.'
CHICAGO - 40 years ago today, what would become known as the "Tylenol Murders" started to tragically unfold in Chicagoland. Over the span of three day...