Catherine May Wood: The Lethal LPN of Alpine Manor
Overview
Catherine May Wood is a convicted American serial killer who, alongside her lover and co-worker Gwendolyn Gail Graham, committed a series of murders at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in Walker, Michigan, during the 1980s. The pair exploited their positions as nurse’s aides to kill elderly female patients in their care, often suffocating them. These crimes were eventually revealed through confessions, journal entries, and testimony.
The Crimes
Between January and April 1987, Wood and Graham killed at least five elderly women in the nursing home. According to Wood's own confession, the murders were part of a twisted game between the two women, designed to strengthen their bond and “prove their love” to one another. Wood typically acted as the lookout, while Graham carried out the killings by smothering the victims with washcloths.
Victims
The following are the confirmed victims of the pair's killing spree:
- Myrtle L. Loose – Age 95, murdered in January 1987 at Alpine Manor Nursing Home, Walker, Michigan.
- Marguerite Chambers – Age 79, murdered in early 1987, smothered while under Wood and Graham’s care.
- Edith Cook – Age 97, killed in March 1987, she was considered vulnerable and non-verbal.
- Mae Mason – Age 79, murdered in spring 1987, another victim with little ability to defend herself.
- Belle Burkhard – Age 74, suffocated in her bed by Graham, with Wood serving as lookout.
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