The Tylenol Mafia (83 page)

Whoever, with reckless: Federal Anti-Tampering Act, U.S.C. TITLE 18 Section 1365

The FBI’s search for a patsy: Saltzman, Jonathan. “Suspect in ’82 Tylenol case appears at hearing.”
The Boston Globe
, January 8, 2010.

“If you had to pick somebody”: Martinez,
Edecio
. “Unabomber Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski probed in 1982 Tylenol poisonings.”
CBS-News website, May 20, 2011.
Accessed July 1, 2011.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20064603-504083.html

 
“I suppose the case can now be labeled a random act of terrorism”: Sneed, Michael.
“The Tylenol Case,” in “
Daleys
Selling House.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, September 20, 2011.
Accessed July 21, 2011.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/5454095-452/daleys-selling-house.html

“I’m surprised none of us thought of this [making Kaczynski a suspect] before”: Sneed, Michael.
“The Tylenol Case,” in “
Daleys
Selling House.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, September 20, 2011.
Accessed July 21, 2011.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/5454095-452/daleys-selling-house.html

It’s been at least a dozen years since I’ve heard any updates on the case”: Sneed, Michael.
“The Tylenol Case,” in “
Dalys
Selling House.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, September 20, 2011.
Accessed July 21, 2011.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/5454095-452/daleys-selling-house.html

“It [the testing of Kaczynski’s DNA] is a good”: CBS-News. WBBM, Chicago, May 19, 2011.

The FBI does of course: Stanton, Sam. “FBI: Unabomber Ted Kaczynski is suspect in 1982 Tylenol deaths.”
The Denver Post
, May 20, 2011.
Accessed July 1, 2011.
http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_18101709#ixzz1RSZ1fKoG

Then, when Kaczynski dies: “AMERITHRAX INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY.” The United States Department of Justice, February 19, 2010. --
Maugh
, Thomas H. II; Serrano, Richard A. “Evidence linking anthrax to Bruce Ivins ‘not as definitive as stated,’ panel says.”
Los Angeles Times
, February 16, 2011.

 
“A person who would put”:
Cimons
, Marlene. “Tylenol Chief Says Seals Can Be Replaced.”
LA Times
, February 20, 1986.

“Big business and big government”: “The Excedrin Killings.”
American Justice
. A&E, December 16, 2009.

Jay Mitchell died: Malcolm, Andrew H. “Wyoming cyanide death investigated.”
The New York Times
, October 9, 1982.

There were also three deaths: “Drug death probes reopened.”
The Daily Herald
: January 13, 1983.

In February of 1986, FDA:
Kerr, Peter Tylenol is
Linked
to a Cyanide Death in Yonkers.”
The New York Times
, February 11, 1986.

James Cope, of the Proprietary: “The Proprietary Association offers reward up to $300,000 for the arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for Excedrin Extra-Strength capsule poisonings in Seattle.”
PR Newswire,
June 19, 1986.

After the seven deaths: “The Proprietary Association offers reward up to $300,000 for the arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for Excedrin Extra-Strength capsule poisonings in Seattle.”
PR Newswire,
June 19, 1986.

The term “self-regulation”: Braithwaite, John. “Enforced Self-Regulation: A New Strategy for Corporate Crime Control.”
Michigan Law Review
, Vol. 80, No. 7, June 1982, pp. 1466-1507.

 
“Who will protect America”: “Underground is
Proposed
for Those Making Atomic Products.”
The Norwich Sun
, January 6, 1947.

In 2004, the Medicaid program alone paid more than $2.8 billion for J&J drugs: “Government Contracting and Pricing Compliance Program.”
Pg 3, 2005.

The anonymous leaders: 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

Former Illinois Attorney General: “After 27 years, a break in the Tylenol case?”
 
NBC-News.
NBC, Chicago, February 4, 2009.

Former FBI Agent, Brad Garret: Ross, Brian. “Tylenol Victim’s Daughter Wants Justice.” ABC News: The Blotter, February 4, 2009.
Accessed February 10, 2009.
  
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6806499&page=1

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

The FBI announced: Saltzman, Jonathan. “Suspect in ’82 Tylenol case appears at hearing.”
The Boston Globe
, January 8, 2010.

The FBI said that the 25
^th
anniversary: “Media Advisory on Review of 1982 Tylenol Murders.”
FBI website, February 4, 2009.
www.FBI.gov
.
http://www.fbi.gov/chicago/press-releases/2009/feb04_09.htm

James Lewis was in New York City: “Tylenol Suspect in N.Y.
During Killings?”
Pharos-Tribune
, October 21, 1982. --
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.”
New York Times
: December 14, 1982 -- Doyle, Pat.
“Lewis arraignment on extortion plot today.”
The Daily Herald
, December 28, 1982.

the
Tylenol task force never considered Lewis: Associated Press. “Report says investigators know identity of Tylenol murderer.”
Alton Telegraph
, March 10, 1983. --
Nightly News
. NBC, October 8, 1982. -- United Press International.
“
Police Arrest Suspect in Tylenol Case.”
The Progress
, October 14, 1982.
-- Associated Press. “Tylenol victim's relative a suspect.”
Register
, October 25, 1982. -- United Press International. “More Cyanide-Laced Tylenol Found; Colorado Incidents Investigated.”
The Progress
, October 26, 1982. –
Nightly News
. NBC, October 25, 1982. -- United Press International. “Philadelphia Cyanide Link Not Solid: Top Investigator.”
Pharos-Tribune
:,
October 7, 1982. -- Beck, Melinda; Foote, Donna; Michael, Renee; Shannon, Elaine.
“The Tylenol Manhunt.”
Newsweek
, November 1, 1982. --
Buder
, Leonard. “At Time of Tylenol Deaths, Suspects were in New York.”
The New York Times
, October 21, 1982. -- United Press International.
“Chicago Officials Closer To Tylenol Case Arrest.”
Pharos Tribune
, Oct 27, 1982. -- United Press International. “Tylenol poisoning probe narrowed to 4 suspects.”
Pacific Stars and Stripes
, October 11, 1982. -- Associated Press. “Cyanide probe narrowed down to just a few leads.”
Wisconsin State Journal
, October 11, 1982. -- Malcolm, Andrew H. “Tylenol Maker Recalls Capsules After Strychnine Incident in West”
The New York Times
, October 6, 1982.

the
Tylenol task force spent the first month: Associated Press. “Report says investigators know identity of Tylenol murderer.”
Alton Telegraph
: March 10, 1983 –
Nightly News
. NBC, October 8, 1982. -- Associated Press. “Tylenol victim's relative a suspect.”
Register,
October 25, 1982. --
Nightly News
. NBC, October 25, 1982. -- Reiner, Ed. Personal interview by author. Winfield, IL, May 22, 2010. -- “Chicago lie tests clear 6.”
Chicago Sun Times
, October 27, 1982.

authorities
in DuPage County planted: Associated Press. “Woman Who Turned in Tainted Tylenol is
Sought
.”
The New York Times
, October 27, 1982. -- United Press International. “New Tylenol-Cyanide Mix Found.”
Pharos-Tribune
, Oct 29, 1982. -- United Press International. “FBI Can't Match Fingerprint on Tylenol Bottle.”
Altoona Mirror
, October 29, 1982. --
Gazior
, Anne Burris. “Tampering case leaves legacy of distrust for area residents.”
Daily Herald
, September 27, 1992. -- United Press International. “Fingerprint discovered on poison Tylenol.”
Hutchinson News
, October 28, 1982. -- Associated Press. “Official: More than one may be responsible for poisonings.”
The Register
, October 29, 1982. -- Associated Press. “More Tainted Tylenol Found in Chicago.”
Syracuse Post-Standard
, October 26, 1982. -- Associated Press. “Coupon Company Hired for Tylenol Swap.”
Gazette
, October 8, 1982. -- Associated Press. “8th poisoned Tylenol bottle found.”
Galveston Daily News
, October 26, 1982. -- United Press International. “8th Tylenol Bottle Found” -
Pharos Tribune
, October 26, 1982 -- Associated Press. “Latest capsule has differences.”
The
Lethbridge
Herald
: October 29, 1982. -- Watkins, Scott.
Personal Interview by author, August 19, 2010.

cyanide
did not cause the gel-based:
Litke
, James. “Cyanide kills Philadelphian.”
The Gettysburg Times
, October 7, 1982. -- United Press International.
“Suspect List Cut to Four.”
Pharos-Tribune
, October 11, 1982. --
Tifft
, Susan; Lee, Griggs.
“Poison Madness in the Midwest.”
TIME
, October 11, 1982. -- “Suspects Studied in Cyanide Deaths.”
Casa Grande Dispatc
h, October 4, 1982. -- Norman, Michael. “FBI is assigning Tylenol inquiry ‘highest priority.’”
The New York Times
, February 15, 1986.

the
FBI did not have probable cause: “County aide sues Ch. 2 reporter for $25 million.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, March 10, 1986. –
Nightly News
. NBC, October 25, 1982. -- Coroner’s inquest, re: Mary McFarland.
Direct examination by DuPage County Coroner Richard Ballinger, December 14, 1982.
-- O’Connor, Phillip J. “Lewis wife harassed by FBI, lawyer says
.” Chicago Sun-Times
, February 15, 1986. -- 797 F.2d 358 21 Fed. R.
Evid
.
Serv. 225 USA, Plaintiff-
Appellee
, v. James William Lewis, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 84-2011. US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit,
May
31, 1985. -- Associated Press. “Tylenol makers report $1 million extortion plot.”
Alton Telegraph
, October 8, 1982. --
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. -- Doyle, Pat. “A year after Tylenol killings: sorrow lingers, answers elude
.”
The Sunday Herald
, September 25, 1983.
--
Slania
, John, “Two years later, Tylenol murders haunt task force.”
The Daily Herald
, September 30, 1984.

the
FBI has no DNA evidence: “County aide sues Ch. 2 reporter for $25 million.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, March 10, 1986. -- Lewis, James.
Personal interview by author.
Philadelphia, May 27, 2011. –
Nightly News
. NBC, October 8, 1982.

the
25
^th
anniversary did not generate: Avila, Oscar. “Tylenol murders linger in shadows.”
Chicago Tribune
, September 29, 2002. -- Bellisario, Frank.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, March 2010.
-- Watkins, Scott.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, March 12, 2010.
-- Siekmann, Peter.
Personal interview by Michelle Rosen, Michelle, August 2010.
-- Lewis, James.
Personal interview by author.
Philadelphia, May 27, 2011. -- Sneed, Michael.
“The Tylenol Case,” in “
Dalys
Selling House.”
Chicago Sun-Times
, September 20, 2011.
Accessed July 21, 2011.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/5454095-452/daleys-selling-house.html