Episode
Selects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
55:27
Published: Sat Mar 26 2022
Description
On one terrible day in Chicago in 1982, seven people died suddenly and mysteriously. In just a matter of hours, it becomes clear, someone has poisoned bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol, one of the most trusted and widely-used products in America. Learn all about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A practical podcast where two best friends cover topics like saving money, maximizing income, and battling money anxiety, while sharing their personal stories, tools and resources that helped them along the way.
EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part I
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