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Lucy Vigilone Mugavero

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a story of trust betrayed unfolded, culminating in the tragic death of a resident. Lucy Vigilone Mugavero, a 90-year-old woman, passed away on March 9, 1993, in what was later revealed to be a homicide. Her death was not due to natural causes but was the result of a lethal dose of medication administered by a caregiver she and her family should have been able to trust.

The person responsible for Mrs. Mugavero's death was Charles Cullen, a reg ...Read More
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  • The Good Nurse: A Complete Timeline of Charles Cullen's Victims
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    Victim Details

    Lucy Vigilone Mugavero

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Phillipsburg

    NJ

    1991-03-09

    90

    Lucy

    Vigilone Mugavero

    11/17/2025

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