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See any errors? Let us know!Kristen Heather Gilbert: The Angel of Death
Overview
Kristen Heather Gilbert, born on November 13, 1967, in Fall River, Massachusetts, is an American serial killer and former nurse. She was convicted of four murders and two attempted murders of patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Northampton, Massachusetts. Gilbert earned the nickname "The Angel of Death" due to her heinous crimes.Crimes
Gilbert used her position as a nurse to administer lethal doses of epinephrine, a heart stimulant, to her victims. This caused cardiac arrest, allowing her to respond to the emergencies she created. Her actions were driven by a need for attention and excitement. She was on duty for an unusually high number of deaths at the hospital, raising suspicions among her colleagues.Victims
- Stanley Jagodowski: Killed on August 21, 1995, at the age of 66.
- Henry Hudon: Killed on December 8, 1995, at the age of 35.
- Kenneth Cutting: Killed on February 2, 1996, at the age of 41.
- Edward Skwira: Killed on February 18, 1996, at the age of 68.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
Stanley Jagodowski Age: (66), Date of Death: 1995-08-21 ...View 3 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Kristen Heather
Gilbert
November 13, 1967 (age 57) Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Female
White
The Angel of Death
First-degree murder
Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole
4-70+
1995 – 1996 (Gilbert is suspected of deaths dating back to 1989)
Massachusetts
1996
FMC Carswell
07/03/2025
