James W. Lewis

James W. Lewis was at one time the lead suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders that resulted in 7 Chicago area deaths. The unsolved murders took place over three days in September of 1982, the result of Tylenol bottles that had been tampered with and laced in cyanide.BostonHerald.com: FBI revisits 'Tylenol man' (February 5, 2009)

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, authorities revisited the 1982 case by spending 6 hours at Lewis's residence, where witnesses saw officials carrying out several boxes.MSNBC: FBI Announces Review of Tylenol Deaths Case

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, the FBI's Chicago office and the Illinois State Police began revisiting the 1982 case. The case is being reopened because of advances in forensic technology, as well as new tips and information that began surfacing during the 25th anniversary two years ago. On Wednesday, authorities visited the residence of James W. Lewis and were seen carrying several boxes out of his residence. Officials refused to comment; said more public information may be available in a few days.MSNBC:FBI Announces Review of Tylenol Deaths Case

Lewis spent 12 years in prison for trying to extort Tylenol manufacturers Johnson and Johnson for $1 million dollars. He had written a note during the murders demanding the money in order to "make the killings stop." Lewis, who has always maintained his innocence regarding the murders, claimed his intent had been to embarrass his wife's former employers.BostonHerald.com: FBI revisits 'Tylenol man' (February 5, 2009)

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