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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tylenol murders suspect gave eerie final interview before death
James Lewis, the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings, gave a final interview attempting to clear his name. But some still wonder if he was the mastermind behind the murders that triggered a nationwide panic and got away with it. In a span of three days beginning Sept. 29, 1982, seven people — including a 12-year-old girl — who took cyanide-laced Tylenol in the Chicago area died, sparking a national recall of the product. The poisonings led to the adoption of tamper-proof packaging for over-the-counter medications. The case, which remains unsolved, is the subject of a new Netflix true crime docuseries, "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders." It features new interviews with loved ones of the victims, investigators, as well as Lewis, who died in 2023 at 76. The Tylenol Murders: A Look Back At The Rash Of 1982 Drug Store Poisonings Director Yotam Guendelman told Fox News Digital that during filming, they witnessed a side to Lewis that haunts them. "For those two days, the vibe in the room was good," Guendelman recalled. "We asked him the hard questions, and we talked about it. But there was a moment when we started asking harder questions, one after the other. We caught him in a few lies, and [he] then snapped for a couple of minutes. Read On The Fox News App "It became really scary. And for the first time, you can see someone who, even though I do think he tried not to do the worst in his life, when you put him in a corner, when he feels he's up against the wall, he becomes scary for a second. And then he changed back to his sweet, weird self a few minutes later." "That really stood out," Guendelman reflected. "I think that made us all understand that … he has this part in him that is completely uncontrollable and comes out of nowhere. … You see a person of duality. … But at the same time, we know that even though there are these tender parts of him, he's capable of doing the worst." Lewis, who had a history of trouble with the law, always denied any role in the Tylenol deaths. In 2010, he gave DNA samples to the FBI and even created a website on which he said he was framed. While he lived in Chicago briefly in the '80s when the murders took place, Lewis said he and his wife were in New York City at the time of the poisonings. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X Director Ari Pines told Fox News Digital he was surprised Lewis agreed to give the interview on camera. But after sitting down with him, it was easy to see why. "First of all, he loved the attention," Pines claimed. "He was cautious, but our producer, Molly Forster, built this relationship with him for almost a year. She gained his trust bit by bit. And it worked. I think he also enjoyed the fact that we didn't just look at him as this sensational character, which he is, but also as a human being." Guendelman said it took several months to convince Lewis to speak out for what turned out to be the last time. "Molly took another approach; she was much more gentle," he explained. "He built this trust with him. Even though he knew we were going to ask him the hard questions, we were also going to give him a chance to tell his story for the first time, from start to finish." In 1974, Lewis suffered a personal tragedy when his only daughter, 5-year-old Toni Ann Lewis, died from heart issues. One theory the documentary presented was that Lewis acted out in revenge against Johnson & Johnson, Tylenol's parent company. According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni's congenital heart defect tore. They were made by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. According to reports, the unknown killer bought Extra-Strength Tylenol from six different stores in the Chicago area and packed the capsules with large doses of deadly potassium cyanide. The individual then placed the bottles back on the shelves. Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter Lewis was in New York City when he was arrested in 1982 after a nationwide manhunt. He gave investigators a detailed account of how the killer behind the Tylenol murders might have operated. Lewis served more than 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to manufacturer Johnson & Johnson demanding $1 million to "stop the killing." He admitted to sending the letter and demanding the money but said he never intended to collect it. Instead, he said he wanted to embarrass his wife's former employer and had the money sent to the employer's bank account. During the investigation, the police discovered Lewis's dark past. In 1978, he was charged in Kansas City, Missouri, with the dismemberment murder of Raymond West, 72, who had hired Lewis as an accountant. The charges were dismissed because West's cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City. He was accused of using the name and background of a former tax client to obtain 13 credit cards. Police described Lewis as a "chameleon" who lived in several states, used at least 20 aliases and held many jobs, including computer specialist, tax accountant, importer of Indian tapestries and seller of jewelry, pharmaceutical machinery and real estate. In 1983, Lewis was convicted of extortion and spent 12 years in federal prison, the New York Times reported. After Lewis was convicted, he offered to help prosecutors solve the Tylenol murders, the outlet reported. It noted that when he was a fugitive, he wrote several rambling letters to the Chicago Tribune disclaiming any connection and demanding capital punishment for "whoever poisoned those capsules." GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub Following his release, he and his wife moved to Massachusetts in 1995. But his run-ins with the law didn't end there. Lewis was charged in 2004 with rape, kidnapping and other offenses for an alleged attack on a woman in Cambridge. He was jailed for three years while awaiting trial, but prosecutors dismissed the charges on the day his trial was scheduled to begin after the victim refused to testify, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office said at the time. "I think for the FBI, James Lewis is always the main suspect, and I can understand why," said Pines. "… We've also managed to uncover a lot of evidence and documents, which were sealed from the original investigation, and we're showing a lot of that in the series. WATCH: TYLENOL MURDERS SUSPECT TELLS FBI THEY MISSED THE KILLER'S BIG BLUNDER "But I will say there are also a lot of other documents that are still sealed, and the public is still not aware of. And we firmly believe that now is a good time… to unseal all the documents, and to show the public everything that this investigation found. Maybe that will bring us closer to finding out the truth." According to the docuseries, some investigators are adamant that Lewis will always remain a person of interest. Others aren't convinced. The docuseries presents several other theories, including those supported by some of the loved ones. Lewis previously told the Associated Press in 1992 that the account he gave the authorities was simply his way of explaining the killer's actions. He called the murderer "a heinous, cold-blooded killer, a cruel monster." Guendelman believes there may have been more victims unaccounted for. "After we talked with the coroner, the FBI agents, the prosecutors … that's the theory," he explained. "Cyanide, as we show in the series, served as a perfect crime because it dissolves so quickly. And if it wasn't for one specific doctor who [realized] that these people were poisoned, and it was not a natural death, nobody would've known about it. … I do believe in this theory. "That's why we made this film. We're not only doing this for the victims that we know about but also for the possible unnamed victims as well." Pines is hopeful that in his lifetime, especially with renewed interest in the case, we'll find out who was definitively responsible for the mass murders. "There are so many families here who never got the answer they wanted," said Pines. "The truth is out there, and there's someone out there who knows more. I hope that person will see this film, see the families and come forward. … I think every cold case needs closure."Original article source: Tylenol murders suspect gave eerie final interview before death
News18
10-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fond Of ‘Baklava' & Other Turkish Delicacies? Amid ‘Boycott Turkey' Call, Here Are New Options
Last Updated: Many have proposed Greek cuisine as a "better" alternative to Turkish dishes, following Turkey's support of Pakistan amid escalating cross-border tensions with India. Following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan have significantly escalated. In response, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Amid these developments, Turkey's public stance in support of Pakistan has sparked conversations on Indian social media. Some users have begun calling for a quiet disengagement with Turkish products and culture, including its cuisine, as a form of symbolic protest. The 'Boycott Turkey' Call On X (previously known as Twitter), several users from India have suggested that people should 'ban everything" that is related to Turkey. This includes trade, food and others. Another user reminded how India helped Turkey during its 'darkest hour". 'The mask is off. #BoycottTurkey is not a trend, it's a movement," read the post. Another suggested trying out 'haloumi, ouzo & oopah". All I need is some nice haloumi, ouzo & oopah!Thankful for the nice friendly locals in Santorini. Would love to have an extended vacation, or live there if I'm allowed to work there. — Swastika Media (@SwastikaMedia) May 10, 2025 Further, it was highlighted by some that Greek food has 'real freshness," a quality that the Turkish food lacks. Also, it is said to have wide options for vegetarians. Greek food has a real freshness to it. Granted that Turkish food is also delicious but it almost always is either greasy or lacks variety (lack of vegetarian options) and freshness, at least not in the way Greek food being my favorite, I know exactly which cuisine…— Sherlocked1993 (@MohantyPranav) May 10, 2025 Apart from these, others advised trying out Greek cuisine, stating that it has 'one of the most underrated kitchens". First Published: News viral Fond Of 'Baklava' & Other Turkish Delicacies? Amid 'Boycott Turkey' Call, Here Are New Options
Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
The Wait Is the Price: Quiet Rationing Plagues Canadian Health Care
Commentary Last month, On X, formerly known as Twitter, community notes popped up to say that the video was misleading. 'Priority is decided by physicians, not the province,' wrote one commenter. Another noted that wait times did vary by province. None of this, however, detracts from the core truths: Canadian health care is not free and it has two prices: the taxes Canadians pay for it and the wait times that make Canadians pay in the form of service rationing. Canada's publicly provided health care system actually requires rationing in order to contain costs. Because services are offered at no monetary price, The rationing keeps many patients away from care facilities or encourages them to Related Stories 4/22/2025 2/20/2025 All this may sound like an economist forcing everything into the 'econ box,' but the point has also been acknowledged by key architects of public health care systems themselves. Claude Castonguay, who served as Quebec's Minister of Health during the expansion of publicly provided care, conceded as much in his To illustrate the magnitude of rationing (and the trend), one can examine the evolution of the median number of weeks between referral Estimating the full cost of health care rationing is far from straightforward. The central challenge lies in balancing data reliability with the breadth of conditions considered. While some procedures and ailments are well documented, they represent only a subset of those subject to rationing. For many other conditions, data quality is limited or inconsistent, making comprehensive analysis difficult. As a result, most empirical studies focus narrowly on areas where measurement is more robust, leaving much of the total cost unaccounted for. These procedures do not capture the full scope of delays in the system and only a few procedures—and the analysis focused only on an arbitrary definition of 'excessive' wait times. In 2013, the Conference Board of Canada found that adding an extra two additional ailments boosted the cost from Another study used a similar method, but considered the cost in terms of lost wages and leisure. It arrived at a figure, for 2023, of And all of this for what? One could argue that these wait times come with good care once obtained. That is not true either. Adjusting for the age of population, #28 in doctors #24 in care beds #25 in MRI units #26 in CT scanners In one comparative study examining care outcomes—such as cancer treatment, patient safety, and procedural success—' Canadian health care works well for those who can afford to wait. To which I might add: wait very long. From the Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bargain Hunt antiques dealer tragically dies after filming BBC show
A Bargain Hunt antiques seller has died after featuring on the show, the BBC has announced. Stuart Withers filmed an episode of the popular show, alongside host Tim Weeks, which was broadcast on Friday, March 21. But it has since been confirmed he passed away after filming the episode. READ MORE: DWP £772 boost for people claiming these benefits from April On X, formerly known as Twitter, Bargain Hunt said: "Following the filming of [Friday's] episode in Shepton Mallet, antiques seller Stuart Withers very sadly passed away. "We send our sincerest sympathies and condolences to Mr Withers' family and friends." Fans of the BBC show have since offered their condolences. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here. One wrote: "So very sad just watched this episode now, offering my condolences." In 2023, Bargain Hunt announced that one of its guests had died before the show aired. 'Lovely and kind' guest David featured on the show with his daughter Vicky. BBC Bargain Hunt confirmed at the time: "Since today's episode of Bargain Hunt was filmed, David has sadly passed away. "We send our sincere condolences to his daughter and team mate Vicky, his wife Joyce and all his family and friends." Show expert Izzie Balmer paid tribute, branding David a 'kind, caring and friendly person with a great sense of humour'. She said at the time: "I loved filming with you and Vicky, you were both great fun and I hold fond memories of our time together. "Sending my condolences to you Vicky and to your family, lots of love xx."
Boston Globe
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Ed Flynn is one of Wu's loudest critics on the Boston City Council. Is he needlessly obstructionist, or needed balance?
Despite his vocal support for all three issues, Flynn has maintained the council has the 'We all have to understand that not everything has to be a fight, and when we do fight, it should be something worth fighting for,' said Councilor Julia Mejia at the November meeting, pushing back against Flynn's moves to delay the grants. 'I don't think that this is a really good use of our political capital to stop something that I think is going to benefit so many residents.' Advertisement Flynn has had other public spats Just over a year ago, Flynn was the council's leader, was viewed as a moderate who Advertisement Today though, on a more progressive council than the one he oversaw, and one that's increasingly favorable to Mayor Michelle Wu and her policy agenda, he acts more like a lone wolf. Now in his fourth term, Flynn has emerged as one of Wu's most vocal critics on the council, what many Boston political insiders say is a dramatic change of tack for a councilor who used to be known as a peacemaker and In a statement to The Boston Globe, Flynn defended his approach to his council work, saying his priority has been to provide 'positive leadership' and 'advocate for working families.' 'Especially during these challenging times, leadership often requires making difficult decisions, taking unpopular votes, and looking to protect the rules and norms of the institution,' Flynn wrote in the statement. 'From what I learned serving in the most diverse organization in the world for over 24 years (the U.S. military), it's also about hard work, professionalism, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.' The Wu administration did not comment for this article. Those who support Flynn say he provides a needed balance against Wu's influence on the city's legislative body. Former councilor Annissa Essaibi George, a moderate who ran against Wu in the 2021 mayoral race, defended him, arguing more councilors should take a similar approach and challenge the administration. 'If it was a more balanced body with more councilors questioning, challenging, or holding the mayor's office accountable to certain decisions, [he] wouldn't be as stark of a standout,' she said. But others argue Flynn has become deliberately antagonistic, even when debating issues he supports: more willing to engage in public spats on social media than to collaborate with colleagues on substantive policy solutions. Advertisement He's clashed with council President Ruthzee Louijeune over her enforcement of the council rules, and repeatedly slammed the administration for not appointing a His complaints have spanned the seasons. In the spring, he complained to city officials about what he saw as to the Boston Marathon and promote diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in long distance running. Over the summer, he called for a — a proposal the mayor and several councilors promptly and publicly dismissed, emphasizing the city's On X, he Flynn's disputes with councilors reached a boiling point in the fall, when he sent a letter to Louijeune consideration of a resolution he filed in support of striking dockworkers, saying she wanted more time to research and understand the politics of the strike before taking a public vote. She later voted in support of the resolution. Advertisement Flynn's recent approach to his council work has been noticeable to those inside and outside City Hall. 'There's been a difference in his personality,' said Joyce Ferriabough Bolling, a longtime Boston political strategist. 'It's a good thing, don't get me wrong, to have someone sort of as a counter to a particular issue. But [it's] another thing to come across as a contrarian. . . . Instead of saying, 'No, no, no, it's all wrong, all wrong,' [offer] your own position.' Flynn has argued he is the Councilor Liz Breadon, who's worked with him for more than five years, sees it differently. 'There's a lot of space for developing policy that's productive and in line with all of our values. . . . [But] being disagreeable is not helpful,' she said. Louijeune told the Globe she has also seen a 'marked change' in how Flynn approaches his work in City Hall. In her view, he's intentionally sought to undermine her authority as his successor. 'He prefers to put things on letters and communications with me on X than actually speaking to me as a colleague,' Louijeune said. 'Instead of being an elder statesman that councilors can turn to for advice and guidance, he instead wants to play the role of antagonist.' Flynn's defenders say he is taking a leadership role and asserting his political stance after one of the most contentious City Council terms in recent history — one that Advertisement Under Flynn's leadership, meetings often grew Arroyo and one of his closest allies, Councilor Kendra Lara, ultimately lost their bids for reelection, and several other councilors chose to give up their seats. But some wonder if Flynn is 'He was president of the council during a time when the council was really divided,' said David Hopkins, a political science professor at Boston College. 'You're in the position where you're going to be in the middle of whatever conflict exists, and you're going to absorb a lot of criticism and conflict from the other members of the council. . . . I have to imagine that that would leave an impact on anyone.' But others disagree with the characterization that Flynn has been deliberately antagonistic or obstructionist. 'In no way do I think he's angry, I think he's just strongly opinionated,' said Reynolds Graves, a Boston political consultant. 'I think that he is really leaning into what he believes, and is really leaning into some of the things that he wants to do, that he feels are the better policies and advocacy and issues for the city of Boston.' Niki Griswold can be reached at
