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Kimberly Clark Saenz: The Dialysis Clinic Serial Killer

Background

Kimberly Clark Saenz, born on November 3, 1973, in Fall River, Massachusetts, was a licensed practical nurse employed at the DaVita Dialysis Clinic in Lufkin, Texas. Despite her professional role, Saenz had a troubled history, including substance dependence and previous terminations from healthcare positions due to misconduct, such as theft of medications and falsification of drug tests. She was married with two children.

The Crimes

In early 2008, the DaVita Dialysis Clinic experienced a disturbing increase in patient emergencies, including cardiac arrests and sudden deaths. Investigations revealed that Saenz had been injecting bleach into patients' dialysis lines, leading to fatal outcomes. Her actions were uncovered after colleagues observed her drawing bleach into syringes and patients experienced immediate adverse reactions.

Victims

  • Clara Strange: Died on April 1, 2008, at the DaVita Dialysis Clinic in Lufkin, Texas.
  • Thelma Metcalf: Died on April 1, 2008, at the same clinic.
  • Garlin Kelley: Died on April 16, 2008, following treatment at the clinic.
  • Cora Bryant: Died on April 22, 2008, after receiving dialysis treatment.
  • Opal Few: Died on April 28, 2008, during her dialysis session.
These incidents all occurred at the DaVita Dialysis Clinic in Lufkin, Texas. ...Read More
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
  • Clara Strange Age: (77), Date of Death: 2008-04-01
  •     ...View 4 additional victims
    Survivors:
  • Marva Rhone
  • Carolyn Risinger
  • Killer's Details

    Kimberly Clark

    Saenz

    November 3, 1973 (age 51) Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

    Female

    White

    Life plus 60 years

    5 (+5 attempted)

    Texas

    2008

    Mountain View Unit #01775033 — Gatesville, Texas

    07/03/2025