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Jan 2019
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E130: “Poisoned Pill” - The Chicago Tyle...

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In 1982, Chicago saw 7 people drop dead under mysterious circumstances. The deaths sent the area into a panic, and after a lengthy investigation, police discovered a surprising murder weapon: Extra-Strength Tylenol. It would take several years for this pharmaceutical giant to regain the public’s trust.  Sponsors! Oxygen - Check out “Smiley Face Killers: The ... Show More
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