The nurse who waited underwater

The nurse who waited underwater: The homicide of Carisa Darwin On the night of October 17, 2011, a certified nurse calls 911 to report that his pregnant wife is drowning in the bathtub. He does not remove the plug. He does not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He just waits while she and her 20-week-old baby die. The question that obsessed investigators: was it criminal negligence or murder dose by dose? In this episode, we explore the contradictions that dismantled his defense: searches for lethal doses of lorazepam seven days prior, 275 text messages with his lover on the day of the crime, and a sedative that appeared twice in the victim's body. The documented inaction of a healthcare professional who claimed not to know how to perform CPR, and the removal of a pornography filter minutes before the emergency call that placed him at home, not on a run as he claimed. Victim: Carisa Darwin Date: October 17, 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Status: Sentenced to 15 years - sentence confirmed May 2022 - Philip searched Wikipedia for "lethal doses of ativan" exactly two minutes before the first consultation, establishing premeditated knowledge of the drug. - Three days before her death, Carisa was admitted to the hospital with lorazepam in her blood that no doctor prescribed; she was discharged without a criminal investigation. - The 911 operator explicitly recorded that Philip did not attempt to remove the plug or perform resuscitation maneuvers during the 14 minutes of the call. - Philip met with his marriage counselor the next day and stated that he would not buy a double plot in the cemetery because "maybe he would remarry." Carisa Darwin, murder, Toronto 2011, lorazepam, Baptist pastor, forensic investigation, involuntary manslaughter, criminal minds, corruption justice, premeditated crime, true crime SpanishIf you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]