Idaho officials identify 1982 suicide victim, seek out potential connection to Tylenol murders
Idaho investigators announced Wednesday they had identified a man who died in a Boise church more than 40 years ago, and they believe he could be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders in Chicago.
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- Published: Sep 23, 2026, 8:53 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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