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The sources describe a series of unsolved poisonings in Japan in 1985 where beverages placed near or in vending machines were laced with toxic paraquat. This act of violence, which exploited public trust and a promotional campaign, resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses across the country. The investigation faced significant challenges due to the randomness of the victims and lack of concrete evidence. The case, known as the Paraquat Murders, remains a notorious mystery that highlighted issues with chemical accessibility and societal vulnerabilities, and it continues to influence public discourse and media.
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The sources describe a series of unsolved poisonings in Japan in 1985 where beverages placed near or in vending machines were laced with toxic paraquat. This act of violence, which exploited public trust and a promotional campaign, resulted in multiple deaths and illnesses across the country. The investigation faced significant challenges due to the randomness of the victims and lack of concrete evidence. The case, known as the Paraquat Murders, remains a notorious mystery that highlighted issues with chemical accessibility and societal vulnerabilities, and it continues to influence public discourse and media.

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