Time of Death

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Welcome to Time of Death, where true crime and medical intrigue meet through the eyes of two RNs AND sisters. Join Dee and Ris as they explore cases involving medical professionals or mysteries where medical details are essential to its understanding. Each episode blends nursing expertise with deep dives into crimes that collide with healthcare. Whether it’s a case with a medical pro or one where medical insights are key, we offer a unique perspective. Tune in for an engaging look at the dark side of medicine and crime, with the added insight, banter, and connection only siblings can pr...

97. Dr. Neha Gupta: Under Pressure
#97
Today at 1:51 AM

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Neha Gupta, the pediatrician accused of killing her four year old daughter. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

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The National Domestic Violence Hotline
 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 988

Sources
https://apnews.com/article/719d976bc3d7d7d6428d4611682391df?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/04/doctor-oklahoma-florida-murder-neha-gupta
https://people.com/oklahoma-pediatrician-accused-of-killing-4-year-old-daughter-staging-death-to-look-like-drowning-in-florida-pool-cops-11765985?


96. Joel Le Scouarnec: Ink & Evidence
#96
07/03/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Joel Le Scouarnec, the former French GI surgeon who was convicted of sexually abusing hundreds - many of which were children and his patients. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%ABl_Le_Scouarnec?

https://people.com/former-surgeon-accused-abusing-hundreds-young-patients-trial-begins-11685018?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdkyge198o


95. Abby Lee Miller: Left Behind
06/21/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Abby Lee Miller, the Dance Mom star who had a piece of a catheter left behind after a life saving surgery. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources

https://www.etymonline.com/word/hysteria


https://people.com/abby-lee-miller-is-suing-cedars-sinai-for-allegedly-leaving-a-catheter-inside-her-body-11747826?


https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/06/abby-lee-miller-lawsuit-catheter-pain/


94. Dr. Larry Nassar: Voices of the Brave
#94
06/12/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics former doctor convicted of sexual abuse of hundreds of young girls and women. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.



Sources

https://www.biography.com/crime-fighttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/larry-nassar

https://www.michiganpublic.org/news/2018-01-24/timeline-a-long-history-of-abuse-by-dr-larry-nassar


93. Beth Martin: Heart of the Matter
#93
05/29/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Beth Martin, a young mother who while traveling with her family to Istanbul, when she unexpectedly passed away . Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.



Sources



https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35077375/mum-heart-removed-turkey/?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/the-haunting-holiday-mystery-deepens-after-british-woman-dies-during-turkish-trip-but-returns-without-heart/articleshow/121408232.cms?

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/family-devastated-after-young-mum-dies-on-dream-holiday/news-story/7db362cd9e2659b45b25c11964d0a758?


92. Georgia Egg Harvesting Farm: Stolen Wombs
05/23/2025

Join us as we discuss the recent case of Thai women uncovered from a criminally-run egg harvesting farm in Georgia, thanks to one woman who escaped . Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.



Sources



https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-gangsters-enslaved-women-georgia-egg-harvesting-2029334

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/thai-women-rescued-from-human-egg-trafficking-ring-run-by-chinese-gang-in-georgia-4845602.html

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ohss/symptoms-causes/syc-20354697

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5467757/

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91. Dr. Robert Hadden: Hadden's Horrors
#91
05/15/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Robert Hadden, an OBGYN who sexually assaulted hundreds of women from the 1980s until he was finally caught in 2012. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.



Sources



⁠https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years

⁠⁠https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-obstetriciangynecologist-robert-hadden-sentenced-20-years-prison-sexually

⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/10/robert-hadden-sexual-assault-columbia-university-gynecologist

⁠⁠https://apnews.com/article/909bf032c216c23bfba783172c185ce7⁠⁠

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90. Joshua Hunsucker: Drops of Deception
#90
05/01/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Joshua Hunsucker, a paramedic who allegedly murdered his wife, Stacy with over the counter eye drops. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-accused-poisoning-child-eyedrops-after-allegedly-killing/story?id=112650351

https://www.yahoo.com/news/paramedics-wife-died-she-started-170000586.html

https://people.com/crime/joshua-hunsucker-paramedic-allegedly-used-eye-drops-kill-wife/?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S235200782200155X

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/steve-lana-clayton-eyedrops-48-hours/14/


89. Gerhardt Konig: The Pali Puka Peril
#89
04/24/2025

Warning for sensitive content: domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical assault

Join us as we discuss the case of Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, who allegedly attempted to murder his wife, Arielle while on a hike. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text: Text “START” to 88788

Website: thehotline.org


Sources

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/31/us/gerhardt-konig-maui-wife-hawaii/index.html


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88. Natalia Grace: Fight for Truth
#88
04/17/2025

Warning for sensitive content: alleged child abuse

Join us as we discuss the case of Natalia Grace, who was at the center of a bizarre adoption scandal, accused of being an adult imposter, but who claims she was just a child fighting to survive. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://dnyuz.com/2025/01/03/what-happened-between-natalia-grace-and-the-mans-family-after-the-natalia-speaks-cliffhanger-shes-no-longer-living-with-them/?

https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/cynthia-mans-says-natalia-grace-is-still-part-of-the-family/?

https://b17news.com/natalia-graces-boyfriend-neil-helped-her-leave-the-mans-family-heres-what-to-know-about-him-and-how-they-met/?         

https://people.com/did-the-m...


87. Felipe Hoyos-Foronda: Deadly Deceit
#87
04/10/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of a unlicensed provider, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, whose mistakes during a cosmetic procedure ended in a devastating loss. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources

https://rollingout.com/2025/04/03/queens-practitioner-leaves-woman-brain/?utm_
https://apnews.com/article/botched-medical-procedure-queens-lidocane-31e81fc4dea93ed0be0e299a24396665
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/04/queens-doctor-charged-butt-lift-brain-dead/82847440007/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/fake-plastic-surgeon-who-left-woman-brain-dead-in-his-home-after-botched-butt-implant-surgery-arrested-in-airport-police/


86. Tragic Loss of Hailey "Nurse Hailey" Okula: Amniotic Fluid Embolism
#86
04/06/2025

Join us as we the tragic loss of a beloved nurse and mentor, Hailey Okula. "Nurse Hailey" developed a rare complication, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, during the birth of her son, Crew. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Donate to the Okula Family's gofundme:⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=qr_code&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabB1Oo2sPvaOp6KuoeNvQKmpo6Qh...


85. Thomas Cooper: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pediatric Death
#85
03/29/2025

Warning for sensitive content including the death of a child.


Join us as we the recent, devastating death of Thomas Cooper, a five-year-old who was being treated for ADHD and sleep apnea with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an alternative treatment that is not FDA approved for these conditions. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-get-facts
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/about/pac-20394380
https://apnews.com/article...


84. Dr. John Boyle & Danielle Scofield: Chiropractor Clinic Crimes
03/13/2025

Warning for sensitive content including the sexual abuse of children, including child pornography.


Join us as we the recent crimes of Dr. John Doyle and his wife Danielle Scofield, who owned a chiropractor clinic with a large focus on pediatric patient care. They were both charged with the possession and distribution of child pornography, and are currently awaiting trial. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://www.news10.com/news/ulster-county-news...


83. Diogenes Archangel Ortiz: Code Silver
#83
03/06/2025

Join us as we the recent attack on a Pennsylvania ICU, that resulted in the death of Officer Andrew Duarte, and injuries to five other health care workers and officers. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources

 https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-was-diogenes-archangel-ortiz-gunman-dead-after-taking-hostage-at-upmc-memorial-hospital-101740275797141.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/02/24/a-decade-before-hospital-shooting-upmc-memorial-hospital-gunman-faced-pfa-order/80071491007/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-injuries-reported-shooting-pennsylvania-hospital-law-enforcement/story?id=119079367&utm_source=chatgpt.com 

https://www...


82. Leelamma Lal: Horrific & Heartbreaking
#82
02/28/2025

Join us as we discuss Leelamma "Leela" Lal, a dedicated, compassionate nurse for over 20 years who was recently beaten violently by a patient. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Resources for Workplace Violence

https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence/resources

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/end-nurse-abuse/

https://www.raiseyourhandcampaign.com/resources


Sources

https://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/baker-act

https://ufhealth.org/baker-act

https://www.palmbeachpost...


81. Dr. Linda Hazzard: Starved for a Cure
#72
02/20/2025

Join us as we discuss Dr. Linda Hazzard, known as the "Starvation Doctor," who believed that starving her patients would cure them. Instead it resulted in death, financial devastation, and pain. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources

https://archive.org/details/fastingforcured00hazzgoog
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wellington-daily-news/129717435/
https://www.historylink.org/File/7955
https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_35.html


80. Dr. John Schneeberger: Circling the Drain
#79
02/13/2025

Warning for sensitive content involving sexual assault. Join us as we discuss Dr. John Schneeberger who sexually assaulted a patient and his own stepdaughter. He evaded suspicion initially by using a penrose drain in his arm that was filled with another man's blood. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Schneeberger

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sask-doctor-sentenced-for-rape-1.190253

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sex-assault-doctor-ordered-deported-1.489898

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national...


79. Hare, Burke, & Knox: Business of Death
#78
02/06/2025

Join us as we discuss Hare, Burke, and Knox, two lodgers and an anatomist who were deeply involved in the business of death in Scotland in the 1820s. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2287094

https://web.archive.org/web20160916012118/

https://www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/anatomy/anatomymuseum/exhibits/burke

https://www.historic-uk.cin/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Burkers-Noddies/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Hare_murders

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78. Charles Emmett Logan: Patient Attacks Nurses with a Metal Bar
01/30/2025

Join us as we discuss Charles Emmett Logan, a patient who attacked nurses during night shift in a Minnesota hospital. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.ems1.com/patient-handling/articles/video-patient-dead-after-attacking-nurses-with-metal-pole-7COCsH6a3JFYVRZK/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2014/11/07/patient-assaults-four-nurses-with-a-metal-bar-during-a-violent-hospital-rampage/

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/patient-who-helped-nurses-during-attack-reacts-to-surveillance-video/

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/video-shows-man-attacking-nurses-with-metal-pole/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/watch-hospital-patient-attack-nurses-n243251

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/03/10/officers-not-charge

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77. Dr. Javaid Perwaiz: Profit Over Health
#77
01/23/2025

Join us as we discuss Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an OBGYN who took advantage of his patients' trust. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/chesapeake-hospital-indicted-healthcare-fraud-involving-unnecessary-surgical?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/crime/javaid-perwaiz-chesapeake-regional-medical-center-healthcare-fraud/291-cfb1486c-1954-4db9-a6f2-1d1c2a2763ac


76. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman: Silent Suffering
#76
01/16/2025

Join us as we discuss Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a NICU nurse arrested for the abuse of a baby in her care, and suspected of having seven more victims. Warning for sensitive content regarding child abuse. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/us/virginia-nurse-erin-strotman-arrest-cec/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/01/04/henrico-hospital-nicu-nurse/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-virginia-nurse-charged-felony-child-abuse-amid/story?id=117425169

https://globalnews.ca/news/10948469/erin-strotman-virgina-nurse-injured-nicu-babies-fractures/        

https://www.cdc.gov...


75. Dr. Babak Hajhosseini: Trust Betrayed
#75
01/09/2025

Join us as we discuss Dr. Hajjhosseini, who was recently charged with sexual assault. Warning for sensitive content regarding sexual assault. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/beverly-hills-doctor-charged-8-felony-counts-allegedly-raping-unconscious-woman/https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/da-hochman-announces-charges-against-beverly-hills-doctor-sexual-assault-additional
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna185859


74. Ellen Greenberg: Suicide or Homicide?
#74
01/03/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Ellen Greenburg, who was found with 20 stab wounds and various bruises, but her death was shockingly ruled a suicide. Now her family fights for justice. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ellen_Greenberg

https://nypost.com/2024/12/22/us-news/judge-dumbfounded-by-error-in-ellen-greenberg-suicide-probe-after-teacher-was-found-stabbed-20-times/

https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-supreme-court-death-ruling-homicide-suicide-7a49ccbc621fe6920bbffb4805f81caa

https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2024/12/ellen-greenbergs-fiance-breaks-silence-pathetic-despicable-attempts-to-desecrate-my-reputation.html


73. Ruby Franke & Jody Hildebrandt: The ConneXions Case
#73
01/03/2025

Join us as we discuss the case of Ruby Franke & Jody Hildebrandt, influencers who were found guilty of child abuse. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

 https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/attorney/case-highlights-media/utah-vs-franke-hildebrandt/ 

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/abused-by-mom-the-ruby-franke-scandal/13f5ddbe-85bc-33ba-a424-4662f067683b

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/10/04/ruby-franke-case-timeline-events/


72. Jordan Neely: Mental Health Subway Tragedy
#72
12/20/2024

Join us as we discuss the death of Jordan Neely, a young man struggling with homelessness and mental illness. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/nyregion/jordan-neely-daniel-penny-nyc-subway.html

https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1542415

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swk6-sctmpM

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/daniel-penny-acquitted-in-nyc-subway-chokehold-case-over-jordan-neelys-death

https://abcnews.go.com/US/daniel-penny-jury-trial-vote-jordan-neely/story?id=116404879

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/12/jordan-neely-new-york-social-services-support-mental-health


71. Luigi Mangione: Healthcare Hero or Violent Vigilante?
#71
12/12/2024

Join us as we discuss the death of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealtcare and his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://www.mchcares.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/112021-ONLINE-CHARGE-MASTER.pdf

https://www.newsweek.com/mcdonalds-flooded-negative-reviews-after-luigi-mangione-arrest-insurance-ceo-shot-1998274
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/12/11/us/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooter-wednesday


70. Graham Young: Teacup Poisoner
#70
12/05/2024

Join us as we discuss Graham Young, a British serial killer dubbed the "Teacup Poisoner," who experimented on friends, coworkers, and even family. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Warning for sensitive content, including harm of children, animal cruelty, and brief discussion of suicide and sexual assault.

Sources


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Young#cite_note-FOOTNOTELloyd1990283-30

https://www.aaas.org/taxonomy/term/10/digitalis-flower-drug-poison

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24727-arsenic-poisoning

https://en...


69. Laken Riley: Future Nurse
#69
11/30/2024

Join us as we discuss Laken Riley, a promising 22-year old nursing student who was the victim of a senseless, brutal murder in February 2024. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

⁠ https://abc7.com/amp/post/laken-riley-case-jose-ibarra-trial-prosecutors-share-how-911-call-smartwatch-left-clues-augusta-university-students-death/15550893/

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mothers-phone-calls-texts-discussed-during-jose-ibarras-trial-laken-rileys-murder.amp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laken_Riley


68. John Hinckley Jr.: Assassination Attempt Inspired by "Taxi Driver"
#68
11/21/2024

Join us as we discuss John Hinckley Jr., a man infamous for the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, and the reasons behind his verdict: not guilty by reason of insanity. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/hinckley/hinckleyaccount.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/07/28/486607183/after-hinckley-states-tightened-use-of-the-insanity-plea

https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley...


67. Dr. Devon Hoover: The Neurosurgeon's End
#67
11/14/2024

Join us as we discuss the sad death of neurosurgeon, Dr. Devon Hoover. Be careful who you trust. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/charges-announced-in-the-homicide-of-dr-devon-hoover.aspx

https://www.indianalandmarks.org/2019/09/indianas-love-for-italianate-style/


66. Lacey Spears: Spoonfuls of Salt
#66
11/08/2024

Join us as we discuss a case Munchausen Syndrome by proxy. Lacey Spears was convicted of killing her son, Garnett using high volumes of salt. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Garnett_Spears

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-lacey-spears-a-mother-accused/

https://nypost.com/2016/08/31/mommy-blogger-who-poisoned-son-says-shes-being-bullied-by-other-inmates/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10095805/

https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2024/1/8/24024249/gypsy-rose-blanchard-timeline-murder/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...


65. Hypertrichosis (Werewolf Syndrome): Were For Art Thou, Wolf?
#65
10/31/2024

Join us as we discuss the rare medical condition that has inspired the legends of werewolves throughout history. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


http://dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hypertrichosis.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1645262
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17176-wolf-man-condition-down-to-huge-dna-malfunction.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=2258069&page=1


64. Genene Jones: The Nurse Who Inspired Stephen King's "Misery"
#64
10/25/2024

Join us as we discuss the real-life nurse that inspired Stephen King when developing the antagonist in his horror novel, "Misery." Warning for sensitive content including torture, suicide, and harm and murders to babies and children. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


"Misery." Stephen King. 1987.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499984/

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genene_Jones⁠

⁠https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-death-shift-2/⁠


Episode 63: Xeroderma Pigmentosum & Porphyria - Blood Type Vampire
#63
10/16/2024

Join us as we discuss Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Porphyria - two genetic disorders that have inspired tales of vampirism throughout history. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources


https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/vampire-myths-originated-real-blood-disorder#:~:text=But%20where%20did%20the%20myth,as%20the%20E2%80%9Cvampyre%20disease.%E2%80%9D


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih/gov/pms/articles/PMC6656624/#:~:text=Introduction-,Erythropoietic%20Protoporphyria%20(EPP)%20and%20X%2Dlinked%20Protoporphyria%20(XLP,pathway1%20(Figure%201).


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62. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium: Tuberculosis & Hauntings
#62
10/11/2024

Join us as we discuss the Waverly Hills Sanatorium, which was the final resting place for thousands of tuberculosis patients in the early 1900s. It is considered one of the most haunted places in the world today. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://thewaverlyhillssanatorium.com/paranormal/

https://globaltb.njms.rutgers.edu/abouttb/historyoftb.ph

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly_Hills_Sanatorium

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/14/louisville-waverly-hills-sanatorium-urban-legend-history/9501082002/

https://usghostadventures.com...


61. Jennifer Hall: Respiratory Rate 16...
#61
10/03/2024

Join us as we discuss Jennifer Hall, a respiratory therapist who plead guilty 20 years after she used pain medication and a paralytic to kill stable patients. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.kctv5.com/2023/08/19/missouri-respiratory-therapist-jernnifer-hall-sentenced-deaths-2-patients/#m1soyeahwmkmz2j0f8

https://www.oxygen.com/accident-suicide-or-murder/crime-news/respiratory-therapist-jennifer-hall-poison-patients-fern-franco-coval-gann


Episode 60: Lana Clayton - The Eye Drop Murder
#60
09/26/2024

Join us as we discuss Lana Clayton, a nurse who poisoned her husband using Visine eye drops. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8118060/#:~:text=Learning%20points,hypotension%2C%20bradycardia%20and%20respiratory%20depression.

https://www.oxygen.com/accident-suicide-or-murder/crime-news/how-lana-clayton-poisoned-husband-steve-clayton-with-eye

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lana-steve-clayton-eye-drop-poison-suffer-48-hours/


Episode 59: Dorothy Foye - Vigilance
#59
09/19/2024

Join us as we discuss Dorothy Foye's story and elderly people as a vulnerable population. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


1.     **National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)**:https://ncea.acl.gov/.

2.     **Elder Abuse Hotline** (NYC):1-800-677-1116

3.     **Report Elder Abuse** (NY State): https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/adult-services/aps

4.     https://nypost.com/2024/07/27/us-news/elderly-nyc-woman-95-beaten-by-home-health-aide-in-chilling-video/


Episode 58: Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky: Splenectomy Slip-Up
#58
09/12/2024

Join us as we discuss Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, a general surgeon who performed a splenectomy on William Bryan that went terribly awry. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.


Sources


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-surgeon-mistakenly-removes-patients-liver-instead-spleen-causi-rcna169614

https://globalnews.ca/news/10732577/florida-surgeon-removed-liver-spleen-dr-shaknovsky/

https://nypost.com/2024/09/04/us-news/alabama-husband-william-bryan-dies-on-florida-hospital-operating-table-after-dr-thomas-shaknovsky-removes-liver/

https://x.com/medmalreviewer/status/1831405667401527343?t=axapVr7T--CA5Ai918vBXw&s=19

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/09/05/man-dies-after-wrong-organ-allegedly-removed-during-surgery-at-florida-hospital/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih...