Robert Rubane Diaz

Serial Killer

Robert Rubane Diaz: The "Lidocaine Killer"

Background

Robert Rubane Diaz, born on March 23, 1938, was a registered nurse who became infamously known as the "Lidocaine Killer" or the "Angel of Death." His criminal activities spanned a brief period in 1981, during which he was convicted of murdering 12 patients under his care by administering lethal doses of the heart-regulating drug lidocaine.

Modus Operandi

Diaz exploited his position as a coronary care nurse to gain access to vulnerable patients. He administered massive overdoses of lidocaine, a medication typically used to control irregular heartbeats. The excessive amounts led to violent seizures, respiratory arrest, and ultimately, death. Autopsies revealed that some patients had lidocaine levels 10 to 20 times higher than therapeutic doses. ...

Confirmed Victims: (12)

male patient at CHOV Age: (66), Date of Death: 1981-03

NURSE SENTENCED TO DIE IN SLAYINGS - The New York Times