High listeners, it's Vanessa.

Every week I take you into the minds and madness of serial killers, but sometimes we need

to widen the scope and look beyond our initial suspect because the story told by the police

isn't always the truth.

That's where I come in.

I'm Carter Roy, host of Conspiracy Theories.

For the next three episodes, Vanessa and I will explore Chicago's Tylenol murders, which

happened 40 years ago this week.

We'll dive into the psyche of the FBI suspects in the killing spree.

We'll also discuss some of the more outlandish ideas about who was really responsible for

masterminding one of the most terrifying times in the country's recent history.

Due to the sensitive nature of today's episode, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of poisoning and homicide.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

It's October 1st, 1982.

After a long day working the phones at your desk job, you return home.

A dull pain pulses through your head, but it's no big deal.

You open a medicine cabinet and pop a pain reliever.

Done.

You grab a frozen meal from the freezer and toss it in the microwave.

While you wait, you switch on the news.

No, you're barely listening.

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