Unmasking the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Killer - America's First Product Tampering Panic

In this gripping true crime episode, Crystal and Brett dive into the chilling case of the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders—a nationwide panic that changed the way we package and trust over-the-counter medicine forever. Explore the tragic string of cyanide-laced Tylenol deaths, the ensuing public hysteria, and the intense manhunt for the elusive killer. With dark humor, historical context, and a deep dive into suspects like James William Lewis and Roger Arnold, the hosts unpack one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history. If you love true crime, unsolved mysteries, 1980s nostalgia, and forensic intrigue, this is an episode you can’t miss! Find us on the web: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Please leave us a 5 star review, and we’ll read it on air! You can find a link to do this on our webpage, just click on the links tab. If you do, send us a message through the contact form on our webpage, let us know, and we’ll send you some free Scary Savannah stickers! Give us a call and leave a voicemail about a story idea or a message for the podcast (we’ll play it on the show!) ph. 912-406-2899 Get some goods at our awesome merch store! https://scarysavannahandbeyond-shop.fourthwall.com Visit us on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scarysavannah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarysavannah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarysavannah Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarysavannah