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Jan 2019
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E131: “Poisoned Pill” Pt. 2 - The Chicag...

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In 1983, nationwide panic broke out when seven people unknowingly ingested cyanide and tragically died. Suspects would range from a vengeful soldier to a mentally unstable school shooter, but who was actually responsible for one of the most vile acts of terrorism Chicago has ever seen? Parcasters - After this episode of Unsolved Murders, go check out the abd ... Show More
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