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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Tylenol Murders

from The Wanted Files · host Crown Noir Studios

In 1982, seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol that had been secretly laced with cyanide. The poisonings unfolded across multiple Chicago-area communities before investigators realized they were facing a deliberate act of product tampering. This episode traces the case chronologically, explores why the investigation stalled, and examines the psychological impact of a crime built on anonymity and randomness.This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts.Trigger Warning read by Gianpaolo LattanzioMusic provided by:Uppbeat.io (Apex Music, Ben McElroy, Danijel Zambo)Join our Patreon:https://patreon.com/CrownNoirStudios?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSupport the show:https://buymeacoffee.com/acrobertsFor resources used in this episode, visit our Resource Hub:https://www.thewantedpodcast.com/resource-hubEmail us:[email protected] us on Instagram:@crown_noir_studiosUppbeat referral:https://share.uppbeat.io/qpe0oxfyov7w

In 1982, seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol that had been secretly laced with cyanide. The poisonings unfolded across multiple Chicago-area communities before investigators realized they were facing a deliberate act of product tampering. This episode traces the case chronologically, explores why the investigation stalled, and examines the psychological impact of a crime built on anonymity and randomness.This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts.Trigger Warning read by Gianpaolo LattanzioMusic provided by:Uppbeat.io (Apex Music, Ben McElroy, Danijel Zambo)Join our Patreon:https://patreon.com/CrownNoirStudios?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSupport the show:https://buymeacoffee.com/acrobertsFor resources used in this episode, visit our Resource Hub:https://www.thewantedpodcast.com/resource-hubEmail us:[email protected] us on Instagram:@crown_noir_studiosUppbeat referral:https://share.uppbeat.io/qpe0oxfyov7w

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