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The Tylenol Murders: How One Bottle Changed America Forever
07/11/2025
The Tylenol Murders: How One Bottle Changed America Forever
In 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Tylenol—each capsule laced with deadly cyanide. The case sparked national panic, triggered sweeping changes in packaging laws, and remains unsolved to this day. In this episode, Caleb is joined by his brother Josh and their dad, Papa Jefe, to unpack the chilling details of the Tylenol Murders. Along the way, they reflect on growing up in the 80s, the rise of tamper-proof packaging, and how this case still echoes today. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + What Happened in 1982 00:30 – The Tragedy Begins: Mary Kellerman & the Janus Family 02:08 – Panic, Recall, and Nationwide Fear 03:47 – The Mysterious Extortion Letter 05:49 – What Packaging Was Like Before 1982 11:53 – Ronald Clark O’Brien and the Pixy Stix Poisoning 14:34 – The FDA’s Delayed Response 25:45 – Why Crimes Were Harder to Solve in the 80s 34:05 – Why the Prime Suspect Walked Free 44:00 – Final Thoughts + Protecting Your Family 🙌 Follow & Support: 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube ⭐ Leave a 5-star review to support the show 📲 Follow @Sinisterum for more chilling cases
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