The Tylenol Mafia (81 page)

Fahner said, “[Lewis] was clearly”: “After 27 years, a break in the Tylenol case?” WMAQ-TV, Chicago, NBC, February 4, 2009.

Dan Webb, the U.S. Attorney:
ABC-7 News
. ABC, Chicago, February 4, 2009.

The FBI now says that it is actively: Rice, Ross.
“Media Advisory on Review of 1982 Tylenol Murders.”
FBI website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed June 12, 2011.
www.FBI.gov
.
http://www.fbi.gov/chicago/press-releases/2009/feb04_09.htm

The FBI released a statement on February: Rice, Ross.
“Media Advisory on Review of 1982 Tylenol Murders.”
FBI website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed June 12, 2011.
www.FBI.gov
.
http://www.fbi.gov/chicago/press-releases/2009/feb04_09.htm

Human DNA typing: MIT Website. “Alec
Jeffreys
: DNA Fingerprinting.” June 2004.
Accessed July 1, 2011.
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/jeffreys.html
. -- FBI. “Crime and Corruption
Across
America, 1972-1988.”
FBI website.
Accessed July 1, 2011
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/history/a-centennial-history/crime_and_corruption_across_america_1972-1988

Network news video clips taken:
Nightly News
. NBC, October 8, 1982.

The mishandling of evidence: “County aide sues Ch. 2 reporter for $25 million.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, March 10, 1986.

 
“She made statements”: “County aide sues Ch. 2 reporter for $25 million.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, March 10, 1986.

Zekman responded to: “County aide sues Ch. 2 reporter for $25 million.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, March 10, 1986.

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The New Case; Same as the Old Case

Michelle decided to see what: Rosen, Michelle.
Telephone interview by author, March 2010.

In 2002, Winfield Police Department: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 29, 2002.

 
“To be up front with you”: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 29, 2002.

The FBI said the case was a murder investigation that falls under: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 29, 2002.

Frank Bellisario was a rookie: Bellisario, Frank. Rosen, Michelle.
Telephone interview by author, March 2010.
-- Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, March 12, 2010.

Watkins met with Michelle: Watkins, Scott.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, March 12, 2010.

Watkins told Michelle that because: Watkins, Scott.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, March 12, 2010.

Michelle also met with Peter Siekmann: Siekmann, Peter.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, August 2010.

Siekmann, who has been involved in over 10,000 death investigations: Durante, Patrick. Addison Township Republicans, Accessed May 20, 2011.
http://addisontwpgop.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=68

He is now a judge in the Second Illinois Appellate Court: DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett Appointed to 2nd District Appellate Court,
ElmhurstPatch
website, November 4, 2010, Accessed June 1, 2011.
http://elmhurst.patch.com/articles/dupage-county-states-attorney-joe-birkett-appointed-to-2nd-district-appellate-court-2

Robert Schillerstrom: “Robert Schillerstrom biography.” Ice Miller website, 2011.
Accessed May 20, 2011.
http://www.icemiller.com/lawyer_detail_popup/id/1087/bioid/838/index.aspx#FullBio
 

One of Ice Miller’s long-time clients: “Our Clients.” Ice Miller website, 2011.
Accessed May 20, 2011.
http://www.icemiller.com/our_clients.aspx

On the same day the Tylenol: Ross, Brian.
“Tylenol Victim's Daughter Wants Justice.”
ABC News: The Blotter website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

Nelson, the co-founder: Ross, Brian. “Tylenol Victim’s Daughter Wants Justice.” ABC News: The Blotter website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

Nelson owes Johnson & Johnson: Nelson
Communications,
form S-1. April 30, 1999.
Accessed, July 10, 2011.
 
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1082447/0000950123-99-003962.txt

Johnson & Johnson’s policy of media: Associated Press.
“Tylenol comeback.”
The Capital
, September 24, 1983.

 
“As Mr. Nelson will explain, this is the first time”: Ross, Warren R. “The view from Nelson's telescope. (
interview
with Nelson Communications Chairman Wayne Nelson and Pres./CEO Thomas A. Moore).”
Medical Marketing & Media
, March 1, 1997.

 
“There were a lot of people who believed”: Ross, Brian.
“Tylenol Victim's Daughter Wants Justice.”
ABC News: The Blotter website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

ABC news consultant, Brad Garrett: Ross, Brian.
“Tylenol Victim's Daughter Wants Justice.”
ABC News: The Blotter website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

 
“Based on an analysis of the stores”: Ross, Brian.
“Tylenol Victim's Daughter Wants Justice.”
ABC News: The Blotter website, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

Nelson never mentioned:
Buder
, Leonard. “At Time of Tylenol Deaths, Suspects Were in New York.”
The New York Times
, October 21, 1982. - Saxon, Wolfgang. “Pill Case Suspect Found in New York.” The
New York Times
, December 14, 1982.

James and LeAnn do not wear: Lewis, James.
Personal interview by author.
Philadelphia. May 27, 2011.

One person who might: “Volunteer Spotlight.”
Winfield Word
: January 2011 -- Crane, Marylou. “A Message to the Voters in the 40
^th
House District
From
Marylou Crane.”
Daily Herald
, February 27, 1992. -- Crane, Marylou.
“DuPage County Application Form for Appointment.”
October 3, 1995. –
Presecky
, William. “Walter Named To DuPage County Board.”
Chicago Tribune
, January 15, 1986. -- Schillerstrom, Robert.
“Reappointment of Marylou Crane to the DuPage County Fair & Exposition Authority.”
Resolution CB-0025-08, March 25, 2008.

While president of the Village of Winfield, she even wrote a monthly
colum
: Crane, Marylou. “Village seeks to attract businesses.”
Daily Herald
, December 2, 1993.

Marylou is the chairperson of the Winfield Board of Fire & Police Commissioners: “Volunteer Spotlight.”
Winfield Word
: January 2011 – “Reports of other Village officials.” Village of Winfield Minutes, April 6, 2006. -- Village of Winfield website, Accessed July 10, 2011.
http://www.villageofwinfield.com/index.aspx?NID=120

Marylou took on the last name: “Marylou Walter, J. Alan Crane.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 24, 1989.

But in October of 1982, Marylou Crane, was Marylou Walter: “Chicago lie tests clear 6.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, October 27, 1982.

Duane Walter had been a Committeeman:
Ginnetti
, Luisa.
“2
^nd
Legislative District – Republican House.”
The Herald
, March 6, 1976.

Lewis Morgan had been a State Representative: Barnum, Art.
“Ex-DuPage Judge Faces Legal Charges.”
Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1989.

Lewis Morgan’s father: Van
Matre
, Lynn. “College photo contest puts face on America’s families.”
Chicago Tribune
, January 17, 2002.

The Morgans lived in Wheaton: Barnum, Art.
“Ex-DuPage Judge Faces Legal Charges.”
Chicago Tribune
, October 25, 1989.

The Walters lived in Wheaton: Greco, Carmen Jr. “Good Old Days Festival going strong after 26 years.”
Daily Herald
, September 7, 1995. -- “Volunteer Spotlight.”
Winfield Word
, January 2011.

It is notable that J&J:
Janota
, Laura “Tainted Tylenol Civil Case Will Begin.”
Daily Herald
, May 13, 1991.

An FOIA request was submitted: Bartz, Scott. FOIA request to Winfield, June 16, 2011.

“We no longer have any copies of reports – they were all turned over to the Illinois State Police”: Samuels, Sharon. FOIA request reply, June 16, 2011.

Winfield Police Lieutenant, Bill
Rizer
, had told: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 29, 2002.

The case is still being investigated: Sutton, Kerry (ISP FOIA Officer).
“Response Denying FOIA Request.”
Illinois State Police, July 15, 2011.

The FBI also promptly denied an FOIA request:
 
Hardy, David M. (FBI Section Chief) Denial of FOIA Request No, 1169091-000, Tylenol Tampering Incident, July 19, 2011.

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Mens
Rea
: Guilty Mind

In fact, the FBI had in fact publicly declared: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago
Tribun
,
September 29, 2002.

In 1982, the six lots: Coleman, Brenda. “FDA advises against use of Extra-Strength Tylenol.”
Alton Telegraph
, October 1, 1982. – United Press International.
“Laced Tylenol claims 7th; culprit unknown.”
Pacific Stars and Stripes
, October 4, 1982. -- Associated Press. “More Poison: 8
^th
tainted bottle found.”
New Braunfels Herald-
Zeitung
, October 26, 1982.

The Tylenol from Lot MC2880: “Three Die After Taking Cyanide-Tainted Tylenol.”
The Harvard Crimson website, October 1, 1982.
Accessed July 1, 2011.
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1982/10/1/three-die-after-taking-cyanide-tainted-tylenol/?print=1
. --
10 p.m. News
. WMAQ-TV, NBC, Chicago, October 1, 1982.

The Tylenol from Lot 1910MD: Associated Press. “Poison Found in
Another
Tylenol Batch.”
Winchester Star
, October 1, 1982. --
10 p.m. News
. WMAQ-TV, NBC, Chicago, October 1, 1982.

The first bottle of cyanide-laced Tylenol:
Brune
, Tom;
Cose
, Larry. “Tylenol scare in N.Y. / Woman dies; food chain pulls drug off shelves.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, February 11, 1986.

the
second bottle cyanide-laced Tylenol recovered in 1986: Herald News Services. “More cyanide found in Tylenol.”
The Daily Herald
, February 14, 1986.

The Tylenol bottled at the McNeil: “Tylenol Professional Product Information.”
Tylenol website, 2010.
Accessed June 20, 2011.
http://www.tylenolprofessional.com/assets/TYL_PPI.pdf