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The "Candyman" killer hands out poisoned treats on Halloween - October 31st, 1974

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On this day in 1974, Ronald Clark O'Bryan gave cyanide disguised as candy to five trick-or-treaters, including his own children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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