Ep. 43: Secrets of the Night Ward: Kristen Gilbert's Killing Spree

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Can you imagine working alongside someone who you later discover might have been secretly killing patients? In this gripping episode, we sit down with Christine and Jessie from Dark Mysteries to explore the terrifying world of true crime and serial killers. Together, we highlight our shared obsession with the macabre, introducing you to some of our favorite—and often overlooked—female serial killers. We take a chilling deep dive into the life and crimes of Kristen Gilbert, a seemingly competent nurse at the VA Medical Center in Northampton, Massachusetts, who is believed to have killed up to 80 people.
As we untangle the threads of Kristen’s sinister double life, you'll hear about her alarming shift patterns that coincided with a spike in patient deaths, her affair with a security guard, and the tragic stories of veterans like Stanley Jagodowski and Henry Hudon, whose lives were cut short under suspicious circumstances. We also delve into the meticulous investigation led by vigilant nurses who noticed inconsistencies in the hospital's epinephrine stock, ultimately leading to Kristen's arrest and life sentences. This episode promises a detailed and unsettling exploration of how trust in a healthcare professional can be weaponized to deadly effect.
Join us as we navigate the dark corridors of the Leeds VA Medical Center, detailing how Kristen's behaviors raised red flags among her colleagues. From her bizarre actions like bomb threats to suspiciously high patient mortality rates during her shifts, we unravel the psychological and procedural complexities that make it so challenging to stop medical professionals with deadly intentions. Tune in for a harrowing tale that serves as a stark reminder of the thin line between healer and harbinger of death.
Source:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/kristen-gilbert
https://cache.boston.com/globe/metro/packages/nurse/part2.htm
https://vamalpractice.info/vaprovidershsllofshame/kristen-gilbert-the-angel-of-death/
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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah Fitzpatrick and Jess Goonan. It is produced and edited by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende. Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lic.

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1. Local Serial Killer Podcast Discussion (00:00:00)

2. Hospital Ward Angel of Death (00:10:33)

3. Fatal Medical Malpractice Murders (00:16:47)

4. Hospital Nurse's Suspicious Actions (00:22:36)

5. Medical Center Murder Investigation (00:37:31)

6. Uncovering Kristen Gilbert's Deadly Deception (00:48:17)