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James Lewis

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 07, 2019

Victim Details

James Lewis

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-11-07

66

James

Lewis

07/11/2026

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James Lewis, a 76-year-old male, was the prime suspect in the infamous 1982 Tylenol poisonings that resulted in the deaths of seven people in the Chicago area. Despite being the only person ever convicted in connection with the case, Lewis was never charged with the actual murders. He was found dead on July 9, 2023, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His death was determined to be from natural causes, specifically a pulmonary embolism.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man charged with murder of uncle who reportedly tried to defend niece in Burnside
  • Kenneth Malone, 25, Charged With Killing Uncle Of 17-Year-Old He Was Having Sex With; Victim Had Chased Him With Golf Club
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    It's crazy to think that with James Lewis's passing, we might never truly know what happened during ... ...Read More
    07/31/2024
    I find it so intriguing how the Tylenol case influenced public safety measures. It's chilling to thi... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
    The passing of James Lewis has me reflecting on the long shadow cast by the unsolved Tylenol murders... ...Read More
    02/07/2023
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