The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

• Tylenol Murders: A Chilling Mystery of Poisoned Pills and a Vanishing Killer

  Today we unravel the chilling mystery of the Tylenol murders, a case that forever changed how we trust everyday medicine. In 1982, seven unsuspecting individuals, including Mary Kellerman, Adam Janus, and Paula Prince, tragically lost their lives after ingesting cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. The ensuing investigation spotlighted James Lewis as a prime suspect, though he was never charged with the murders. Johnson & Johnson's unprecedented recall and introduction of tamper-proof packaging set new standards in product safety. Despite extensive efforts, the perpetrator remains unidentified, leaving a haunting legacy that continues to impact public health policies today. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: The Chicago Tylenol-Cyanide Murders of 1982 - History Defined James Lewis, suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, dies at 76 - PBS NewsHour How the Tylenol murders of 1982 changed the way we consume medication - PBS NewsHour Chicago Tylenol murders - Wikipedia Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders (2025) - Netflix The Tylenol Killer: Chicago's 1980s Cyanide Spree - Biographics (Youtube) Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

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• D.B. Tuber: The Most Ridiculous Robbery in American History

  We’re exploring the absurd and brilliant story of Anthony Curcio AKA D.B Tuber—a former football star turned true crime comedy icon. What started off as a well-planned armored truck heist soon unravels into chaos involving Craigslist decoys, a creek getaway on an inflatable inner tube, only for everything to come crashing down thanks to the unexpected brilliance of a local homeless man. From his criminal beginnings to a motivational comeback and finally to a Pokémon card scam under the alias “John Steele,” this funny true crime episode has it all—bad disguises, bad choices, and one of the strangest redemption arcs you’ve ever heard.   We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Heist and High – by Anthony Curcio TEDx Talk: From Addiction to Redemption – by Anthony Curcio Anthony Curcio – Wikipedia Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

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• Secret Mall Apartment: How an Artist Lived in a Mall for 4 Years Without Getting Caught

  In this episode of the Compendium we explore the incredibly wholesome story of Michael Townsend, the artist who secretly lived in Mall for four years. After finding himself evicted from his home Michael and his team of Trummerkinds transformed an unused space in Providence Place Mall into a fully furnished home, complete with electricity and sofas and even a PlaySation all sourced from the mall itself. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Secret Mall Apartment (2024) - by Jeremy Workman​​ Trummerkind - Micheal Townsend Blog Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

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• A Deadly American Marriage: Piecing Together Jason Corbett’s Final Weeks

  In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the Jason Corbett case. The harrowing tale of love, betrayal, and tragedy. Jason was an Irish widower, sought a fresh start in North Carolina with his children and new wife, Molly Martens. Their seemingly idyllic life unraveled in 2015 when Jason was found bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Molly and her father, ex-FBI agent Tom Martens, claimed self-defense but were later convicted of second-degree murder. After appeals, their convictions were overturned, leading to a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter and their release in 2024. We delve into the complexities of this domestic violence case, the contentious custody battle over Jason's children, and the emotional aftermath that continues to haunt his family.​   We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: A Deadly American Marriage (2025) – by Jessica Burgess and Jenny Popplewell Killing of Jason Corbett – Wikipedia   Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

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• Michael Alig: Glitz, Glamour and Killing for Fame

  In this episode of The Compendium, we unravel the twisted tale of Michael Alig: The Club Kid King Who Killed for Fame. At the height of New York nightlife, Alig built an empire of excess, flamboyance, and infamy, transforming the Limelight nightclub into a hedonistic playground where anything—and everything—was possible. But behind the glitter and glamour lurked a dark undercurrent of drug-fueled chaos, manipulation, and ultimately, murder. We dive deep into the rise and fall of Michael Alig and the Club Kids, the role of Peter Gatien, the shocking Angel Melendez murder, and how a scene built on rebellion spiraled into true crime history. From the neon-drenched dance floors of the 1990s to the gritty reality of New York crime stories, this is the cautionary tale of a subculture that burned too bright—and paid the ultimate price. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Disco Bloodbath - by James St. James Party Monster (2003) - by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato Michael Alig - Wipipedia Party Monsters The Shockumentry - by Fenton Bailey Michael Alig and the Limelight Murder - by The Village Voice Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

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