Joan Hayes, a 53-year-old woman, died on October 5, 1987, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York. She was one of several patients who suffered unexpected cardiac arrests during their stay at the hospital. Subsequent investigations revealed that these incidents were linked to unauthorized injections of Pavulon, a powerful muscle relaxant.
The prime suspect in these cases was Richard Angelo, a 26-year-old nurse employed at Good Samaritan Hospital. Angelo was arrested on November
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