Orville Lynn Majors: The Angel of Death
Background
Orville Lynn Majors was a licensed practical nurse who worked at Vermillion County Hospital in Clinton, Indiana. Born on April 24, 1961, Majors appeared to be a caring and competent nurse. However, behind the professional facade was a serial killer responsible for a string of suspicious deaths that occurred between 1993 and 1995.
Modus Operandi
Majors used lethal doses of potassium chloride and other heart-stopping drugs to murder patients under his care. These injections caused sudden cardiac arrest, which was difficult to detect, especially in already ill patients. The crimes took place while he worked the night shift, and the number of cardiac-related deaths spiked dramatically during his time on duty.
Investigation and Arrest
An investigation began after fellow hospital staff raised concerns about the unusually high number of deaths when Majors was working. Hospital administrators and law enforcement authorities launched an in-depth inquiry in 1995. It was found that the death rate at the hospital had quadrupled, with 130 deaths over a 17-month period, and Majors had been present during a vast majority of them.
Authorities eventually focused on 100 suspicious deaths, with 15 being selected for detailed forensic investigation. Potassium chloride and epinephrine overdoses were identified in several cases.
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