The 1982 Tylenol Poisonings - A Murder Case Unsealed

About this episode

This episode discusses the 1982 Tylenol poisonings and features insights from forensic psychologist Dr. Joseph Cibelli, who may have solved the case.

Criminal Behaviorology Episode # 69 Title: The 1982 Tylenol Poisonings - A Murder Case Unsealed The entire presentation can be found on the YouTube channel: @criminalbehaviorology - https://youtu.be/XhZ3TlUX1ns The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors. Donate to Criminal Behaviorology Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u81930699 In 1982, America was in the grip of terror where an unknown assailant was poisoning Tylenol capsules with cyanide. Unsuspecting victims innocently tried to treat their ailments with a common pain medication, and ingested a fatal dose. We still feel the impact of these murders in the form of mandatory safety seals on medicine, milk, candy, and virtually every other kind of consumable product. In this episode Dr. Joseph Cibelli, a forensic psychologist, may have solved the case as an investigator, specialist, and the son of the possible Tylenol poisoner. Highlights: - Dr. Cibelli’s new book about the Tylenol poisonings. - A deathbed confession by Dr. Cibelli’s father while on hospice. - In Arlington Heights, Illinois, three members of one family are poisoned by Tylenol capsules. Three “martyrs.”…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Joseph Cibelli

Topics covered

• Tylenol poisonings
• forensic psychology
• psychopathy
• murder case

Keywords

• cyanide
• safety seals
• deathbed confession
• Arlington Heights

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Tylenol

Books & works: Criminal Behaviorology, @criminalbehaviorology

Places: America, Arlington Heights, Illinois

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