Nation James Lewis, only suspect in 1982 Tylenol poisoning deaths, dies at 72 July 10, 2023 Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Comments Off on James Lewis, only suspect in 1982 Tylenol poisoning deaths, dies at 72 In 1982, seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, died after taking over-the-counter Tylenol laced with cyanide, leading to nationwide panic.