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.
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