Cyanide, Panic & Pills: Shocking Truth Behind the Tylenol Murders

27 May

In this exclusive interview, we speak to Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines, the directors of the latest Netflix true crime documentary, which uncovers the chilling details behind the 1982 Tylenol poisonings – a case that shook America.

With cyanide-laced pills, and a suspect who was never charged, the Chicago Tylenol murders remain one of the most disturbing unsolved crimes in US history. We explore the evidence, media panic and legacy of this case that undermined Americans’ trust in pharmaceutical companies and forever changed how we interact with over-the-counter drugs.

If you're into true crime podcasts, unsolved mysteries, and deep dives with the filmmakers behind the headlines – this one's for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Trailer "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders"
03:04 – Introduction and synopsis
06:53 – Mass hysteria in the USA
09:24 – The prime suspect – James Lewis
13:32 – One-sided investigation
18:34 – The involvement of Johnson & Johnson
25:30 – Alternative theories
29:18 – How the project started
31:10 – The first (and last) Interview with James Lewis
38:33 – Future plans and outro

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