James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home on Sunday. Lewis had served more than 12 years in prison for an extortion letter demanding $1 million from Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, the maker of Tylenol. His death marks the end of a 38-year investigation into the Tylenol murders, which remain unsolved and the motive behind them a mystery.
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Roy Herron, a Tennessee state lawmaker and former chairperson of the state Democratic Party, passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a jet ski accident. He was a champion of education and healthcare, and a strong supporter of the Tennessee Promise. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from his colleagues and constituents, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee saying, “He will be remembered for his tireless work on behalf of his constituents and his commitment to making Tennessee a better place.”
Nikki McCray-Penson, two-time Olympic gold medalist and former ABL MVP, has died at the age of 49. She was an assistant women's basketball coach at Rutgers and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She was an integral part of the 1996 U.S. women's basketball team which sparked the formation of the WNBA and ABL, and was known for her positive attitude and her commitment to helping others.
Luke Laidley, a 43-year-old father of three from the Chicago area, died on July 4th after jumping into Lake Michigan to save a child who had fallen off a raft. He was a 9/11 survivor and was remembered by his family as a hero in life and in death. His selfless act of heroism is a testament to the courage and bravery of the people of Chicago.
On July 5, 2023, Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter Coco Lee passed away due to suicide after a long battle with depression. Her elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee announced the news on social media, expressing their devastation and asking for privacy during this difficult time. Lee had been seeking professional help and fighting her depression, but ultimately the "demon inside of her took the better of her".
John Berylson, majority owner of London's Millwall Football Club, was tragically killed in a car crash on Tuesday in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He was driving alone in his 2019 Range Rover when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled over into a ravine. The Falmouth Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash and has asked for privacy for Berylson’s family during this difficult time.
Robert De Niro has issued a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. The New York City Police Department said De Niro-Rodriguez was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene. De Niro said he was "deeply distressed" and asked for privacy to grieve their loss. The cause of death is yet to be determined by the office of the chief medical examiner.
Actor Drena De Niro, daughter of Robert De Niro, announced the tragic death of her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez on Sunday. In an emotional Instagram post, she mourned her son, saying "My beautiful sweet angel, I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly." The news has been met with an outpouring of support from the public, with Drena De Niro concluding her post by saying she will try to "spread the love and light" that Rodriguez made her feel.