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Time of Death

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 provide.

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    124. Henrietta Lacks: An Undying Legacy

    Join us as we discuss Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose legacy lives on and whose cell lines continue to make a huge difference in the lives of millions of people. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08wr9gf/watchhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3516052/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henrietta-lackshttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02494-zhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lacks

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    123. Seraph-100: Filtered Lies

    Join us as we discuss the Seraph-100, a blood filtration medical device. This device was used among cancer patients who were hopeful for a cure. The company behind the device was charged with concealing adverse events, including patient deaths. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-exthera-medical-corporation-executive-admits-concealing-patient-deaths-fdahttps://www.reuters.com/legal/government/blood-filter-start-up-ex-executive-face-us-charges-concealing-deaths-2026-03-06https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/chief-regulatory-office-exthera-medical-charged-concealing-adverse-events-including

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    122. Karen Silkwood: Power & Plutonium

    Join us as we discuss the mysterious and suspicious death of Karen Silkwood in 1974. Karen was a 28-year old chemical technician and whistleblower at a plutonium plant in Oklahoma. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/reaction/interact/silkwood.htmlhttps://uswtmc.org/news/karen-silkwood-1946-1974https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Silkwoodhttps://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-karen-silkwood-story-nuclear-legacy-crescent-plant-uranium-contamination/46618226

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    121. Organ Transplant Dilemma: The Waiting List That Wasn't

    Join us as we discuss a recent case where patients awaiting a new organ were inappropriately struck from the waiting list in Texas. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/06/texas-doctor-indicted-falsified-records-liver-transplantshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/health/houston-hospital-halts-liver-and-kidney-transplants-as-it-investigates-inappropriate-changes-to-patient-recordshttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/health/article/houston-transplant-doctor-indicted-21336148.php

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    120. Elizabeth Wettlaufer: Victims Who Couldn't Tell

    Join us as we discuss Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a registered nurse who killed and assaulted vulnerable nursing home patients using insulin. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Wettlauferhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/01/531061749/in-canada-ex-nurse-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-8-nursing-home-patientshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/killer-nurse-wettlaufer-sentencing-1.4175164#:~:text=London-,Ex%2Dnurse%20who%20killed%208%20seniors%20in%20her%20care%20sentenced,of%20parole%20for%2025%20years.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/wettlaufer-court-nurse-killings-plead-guilty-1.4140973#:~:text=She%20was%20angry%20about%20her,as%20Wettlaufer%20entered%20her%20pleas.&text=Superior%20Court%20Justice%20Bruce%20Thomas,people%20and%20seriously%20harm%20six.https://globalnews.ca/news/4513996/serial-killer-wettlaufer-moved-from-prison-to-psychiatric-hospital/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/long-term-care-inquiry-elizabeth-wettlaufer-what-could-have-stopped-you-1.4776403

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    119. Cellular Memory: What Cells Don't Forget

    Join us as we discuss cellular memory - could the body remember what the mind does not? Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/396964.A_Change_of_Hearthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10882878/https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3943/5/1/2https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202409/what-the-heart-remembers

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    118. Jean-Claude Romand: Web of Lies

    Join us as we discuss the case of Jean-Claude Romand, a man who posed as a researcher for the WHO in France for 18 years, until all his lies caught up with him. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Romandhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48790276https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2991926/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2001/jan/14/biography.featureshttps://www.france24.com/en/20190628-notorious-french-doctor-who-killed-family-released-abbeyhttps://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/can-murderer-jean-claude-romand-be-trusted-after-his-release-from-jail-qtz3wrq6s?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcf2xjEJ4oYwdz51dEFmPBd96i8n98C5O7-CFet1od_Od5Nxpj__ni2982aJt0%3D&gaa_ts=695815be&gaa_sig=xZGWNnYmH5P6EYMHuNLvP_RtXQlgQsD9_ZFGtGpSKP800C6p8XWDOZe-3gCecBlvMdnyEwHXE0yAewkjS1kPSA%3D%3D

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    117. Alvera Meuti: Silent Night, Fatal Morning

    Join us as we discuss the case of Alvera Meuti, a nursing home resident who was found dead outside the facility on Christmas Eve in 2024. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://people.com/elderly-woman-dies-found-outside-nursing-home-ohio-10-hours-cold-8772352https://nurse.org/news/nursing-home-elderly-death/

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    116. Dr. Teresa Sievers: The Hammer Murder

    Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Teresa Sievers, who was struck with a hammer seventeen times by two men who were hired by her husband. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Teresa_Sievershttps://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/mark-theresa-sievers-murder-appeal/69018778https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2025/10/13/mark-sievers-appeal-begins-in-teresa-sievers-murder/86606394007/

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    115. Azaylee McMichael: Thirty Hours

    Join us as we discuss the case of Azaylee McMichael, a little girl who suffered severe brain damage during her birth in 2019 due to medical negligence. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://nurse.org/news/utah-birth-injury-verdict-951m/https://cerebralpalsyguidance.com/2025/10/15/family-awarded-record-951-million-award-in-severe-birth-injury-case/https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/blog/nearly-1-billion-utah-birth-injury-verdict/https://nypost.com/2025/08/28/us-news/judge-awards-family-nearly-1b-for-botched-delivery-of-baby-at-utah-hospital/

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    114. Efren Saldivar: Paralyzed by Silence

    Join us as we discuss the case of Efren Saldivar, a respiratory therapist who confessed to killing at least fifty patients, and assisting in the deaths of up to 200. He was convicted of killing six patients, following forensic lab intervention. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efren_Saldivarhttps://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/visibleproofs/galleries/cases/saldivar.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/angel-of-death-pleads-guilty/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/jan/11/duncancampbell

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    113. "Dr. G": Take Your Kid to Work Day

    Join us as we discuss the case of "Dr. G," a neurosurgeon in Austria who allegedly brought her daughter into the OR during a surgical case. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/h1yutgv0lg#:~:text=Dr.,from%20%E2%80%9Cstupid%20motherly%20pride.%E2%80%9Dhttps://people.com/brain-surgeon-accused-letting-daughter-drill-patients-head-emergency-surgery-11830827https://katu.com/news/nation-world/brain-surgeon-accused-letting-12-year-old-daughter-drill-into-patient-skull-during-surgery-austria-university-hospital-graz-mistake

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    112. Eyvette Hunter: A Dose Too Far

    Join us as we discuss the case of Eyvette Hunter, a nurse whose decision to operate outside of her scope cost one of her patients his life. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/100380https://community.the-hospitalist.org/content/former-nurse-charged-murder-death-97-year-old-war-veteranhttps://www.kcbd.com/2022/08/24/officials-nurse-accused-killing-97-year-old-vet-by-intentional-medical-maltreatment/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article274273440.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470180/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470459/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532890/

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    111. Masked Trio: A Trick, No Treats

    Join us as we discuss the recent case of a masked trio, that thoroughly frightened a family in Alexandra, Virginia. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DcToOxL-YFohttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lJWXoOirKuk&pp=ygUcVHJpY2sgb3IgdHJlYXQgaG9tZSBpbnZhc2lvbg%3D%3Dhttps://exhibits.stanford.edu/spe/about/stanford-university-archiveshttps://www.alexandriava.gov/news-apd/2025-10-17/update-investigation-of-attempted-burglary-by-masked-individualshttps://nypost.com/2025/10/17/us-news/chilling-doorbell-footage-captures-trio-wearing-halloween-masks-threaten-to-kill-widow-family-at-virginia-home

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    110. Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: When the Joke's Not Funny

    Join us as we discuss the case of Mass Psychogenic Illness that caused 1,000 young people to be infected with uncontrollable, hysterical laughter in Tanganyika (modern day Tanzania). Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/249929567_The_laughter_of_the_1962_Tanganyika_'laughter_epidemic'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanganyika_laughter_epidemichttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC543940/

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    109. Mary Toft: Down the Rabbit Hole

    Join us as we discuss the case of Mary Toft, who convinced everyone that she was giving birth to rabbits by inserting them into her uterus. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/07/05/an-extraordinary-delivery-of-rabbits/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43073391.amphttps://academic.oup.com/hwj/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/hwj/dbv029

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    108. Mary Mallon: The Tragic Case of "Typhoid Mary"

    Join us as we discuss the case of Mary Mallon, aka "Typhoid Mary," an Irish immigrant who was an asymptomatic carrier of Salmonella typhi, the bacteria responsible for Typhoid Fever. She worked as a cook in New York and infected the wealthy families she cooked for. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3959940/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Mallonhttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/typhoidhttps://www.cdc.gov/typhoid-fever/about/index.htmlhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/typhoid-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20378661https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/typhoid/mary.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/typhoid-mary-tragic-tale-exposed-health-impacts-super-spreadershttps://www.emory.edu/EMORY_REPORT/erarchive/1999/February/erfebruary.15/2_15_99typhoidmary.html

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    107. Ronald O'Bryan: Sweet Paranoia

    Join us as we discuss the heartbreaking case of Ronald O'Bryan, a optician who poisoned his son's Halloween candy. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf/COTM_Oct_2021.pdfhttps://people.com/candy-man-killer-timothy-obryan-murder-8732896https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2024/10/31/a-legacy-of-fear-50-years-after-the-candyman-tainted-tick-or-treating/

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    106. Robert Courtney: Profits Over Patients

    Join us as we discuss the heartbreaking case of Robert Courtney, a pharmacist whose nefarious actions impacted the lives of many patients. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.kctv5.com/2024/07/21/diluted-documentary-release-convicted-pharmacist-robert-courtney/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-diluting-pharmacist-gets-30-years/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Courtney_(fraudster)⁠

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    105. Dr. Neil Hopper: Craving the Cut

    Join us as we discuss the case of the former Dr. Neil Hopper, a vascular surgeon who purposefully froze his legs, causing a double leg amputation. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2ohttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/04/nhs-surgeon-legs-removed-jailed-fraudhttps://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r1871https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/doctor-jailed-getting-legs-amputated-sexual-fetish-making-insurance-cl-rcna229397

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    104. Ben Whitaker: The Serotonin Syndrome Defense

    Join us as we discuss the case of Ben Whitaker, a nurse who shot his wife and fellow nurse, Tiffani, only 59 days after they married. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Disclaimer: This is an ongoing case. What we discuss are our own opinions based on the research we conducted and our personal experiences.Sourceshttps://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/murder-trial-begins-for-dublin-nurse-accused-of-killing-wife/93-aace3391-6d81-49d5-8fd9-c8b5a238e0d7https://courierheraldtoday.com/whitaker-trial-victims-mother-testifies-daughters-death-was-unimaginable-evil/https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500075-overviewhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6734608https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/9/2288https://www.verywellhealth.com/mixing-alcohol-and-zoloft-the-risks-of-drinking-with-ssris-7964628https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-it-safe-to-mix-lexapro-and-alcohol-8431199https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-advances/article/serotonin-syndrome-a-spectre-de-toxicite/BB07FCAF5DC69DF5FFC0AEB113147A9Ehttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1178646919873925

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    103. Dr. Ryan Cho: Bad Apple

    Join us as we discuss Dr. Ryan Cho, who set up cameras in the bathrooms of multiple hospitals in Australia. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/australia-trainee-doctor-ryan-cho-video-female-colleagues-hospital-restroom/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-26/melbourne-doctor-allegedly-ranked-content-hospital-toilet/105576856https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/sporean-trainee-doctor-in-melbourne-arrested-for-allegedly-filming-colleagues-in-toilets-since-2021

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    102. Chante Mallard: Hit, Run, Hide

    Join us as we discuss Chante Mallard, a 25 year-old CNA who struck 37-year old Greg Biggs with her car one night in 2001, then drove home with him lodged through her windshield and left him to die in her garage. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://www.oxygen.com/prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler/crime-news/chante-mallard-hit-and-run-murder-greg-biggshttps://people.com/crime/chante-mallard-2017-movie-about-homeless-man-murder-windshield/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdJkPo9g1HU

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    101. Rudel Saunders: The House Call No One Wanted

    Join us as we discuss Rudel Saunders, a former doctor who performed genital ultrasounds in his apartment on his male victims. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://komonews.com/news/nation-world/local-doctor-convicted-of-practicing-medicine-without-a-license-for-home-genital-exams-rudel-saunders-cincinnati-ultrasounds-home-apartment-traininghttps://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-doctor-guilty-felony-charges-rudel-saunders/65604980

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    100. TOD's Tribunal

    Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes! Thank you for your support.

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    99. Mary Brown: Rock, Paper, Scissors

    Join us as we discuss Mary Brown, a nurse who cut her patient's foot off with scissors. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sources https://nypost.com/2025/07/13/us-news/nurse-who-cut-off-patients-foot-for-use-in-sickening-taxidermy-shop-display-escapes-jail-sentencehttps://apnews.com/article/crime-health-7affd00c8459109769140a61228b3946

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    98. Pauline Campbell: The Last Walk

    Join us as we discuss several attacks on nurses in 1951, one of which resulted in the loss of nurse, Pauline Campbell. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.Sourceshttps://aadl.org/aapd/truecrimes/5-2https://www.nytimes.com/1953/03/15/archives/one-boy-took-the-dare-why-did-they-kill-by-john-bartlow-martin-167.htmlhttps://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2018/02/drunken_night_leads_to_murder.html

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    97. Dr. Neha Gupta: Under Pressure

    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.https://www.physiciansupportline.comThe National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988Sourceshttps://apnews.com/article/719d976bc3d7d7d6428d4611682391df?https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/04/doctor-oklahoma-florida-murder-neha-guptahttps://people.com/oklahoma-pediatrician-accused-of-killing-4-year-old-daughter-staging-death-to-look-like-drowning-in-florida-pool-cops-11765985?

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    96. Joel Le Scouarnec: Ink & Evidence

    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.Sourceshttps://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

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    95. Abby Lee Miller: Left Behind

    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.Sourceshttps://www.etymonline.com/word/hysteriahttps://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/

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    94. Dr. Larry Nassar: Voices of the Brave

    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.Sourceshttps://www.biography.com/crime-fighttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/larry-nassarhttps://www.michiganpublic.org/news/2018-01-24/timeline-a-long-history-of-abuse-by-dr-larry-nassar

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    93. Beth Martin: Heart of the Matter

    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.Sourceshttps://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?

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    92. Georgia Egg Harvesting Farm: Stolen Wombs

    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.Sourceshttps://www.newsweek.com/chinese-gangsters-enslaved-women-georgia-egg-harvesting-2029334https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/thai-women-rescued-from-human-egg-trafficking-ring-run-by-chinese-gang-in-georgia-4845602.htmlhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ohss/symptoms-causes/syc-20354697https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5467757/https://www.asrm.org/practice-guidance/practice-committee-documents/repetitive-oocyte-donation-a-committee-opinion-2020/https://www.statnews.com/2017/01/28/egg-donors-risks

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    91. Dr. Robert Hadden: Hadden's Horrors

    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.Sources⁠https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years⁠⁠https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-obstetriciangynecologist-robert-hadden-sentenced-20-years-prison-sexually⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/10/robert-hadden-sexual-assault-columbia-university-gynecologist⁠⁠https://apnews.com/article/909bf032c216c23bfba783172c185ce7⁠⁠https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/rebuilding-trust/notice-settlement-fund/letter-former-hadden-patients⁠⁠https://www.propublica.org/article/five-documents-helped-us-understand-how-columbia-protected-a-predator

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    90. Joshua Hunsucker: Drops of Deception

    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.Sourceshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/man-accused-poisoning-child-eyedrops-after-allegedly-killing/story?id=112650351https://www.yahoo.com/news/paramedics-wife-died-she-started-170000586.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/joshua-hunsucker-paramedic-allegedly-used-eye-drops-kill-wife/?https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S235200782200155Xhttps://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/steve-lana-clayton-eyedrops-48-hours/14/

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    89. Gerhardt Konig: The Pali Puka Peril

    Warning for sensitive content: domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical assaultJoin 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 HotlinePhone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text: Text “START” to 88788Website: thehotline.orgSourceshttps://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/31/us/gerhardt-konig-maui-wife-hawaii/index.htmlhttps://6abc.com/post/hawaii-doctor-gerhardt-konig-accused-trying-kill-wife-arielle-pali-puka-hiking-trail-oahu-pleads-not-guilty/16143930https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2025/04/07/hawaii-doctor-accused-of-trying-to-kill-his-wife-set-to-appear-in-courthttps://people.com/tag/gerhardt-konig

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    88. Natalia Grace: Fight for Truth

    Warning for sensitive content: alleged child abuseJoin 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.Sourceshttps://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-mans-family-try-to-brainwash-natalia-grace-or-did-they-try-to-blackmail-her-legal-expert-exclusive-preview-8770175?https://people.com/kristine-barnett-natalia-grace-slams-series-highly-sensationalized-8422354?https://www.romper.com/entertainment/natalia-grace-documentary-new-details?https://nypost.com/2024/01/04/entertainment/kristine-barnett-slams-natalia-graces-docuseries-abuse-claims/?https://nypost.com/2025/01/06/us-news/ukrainian-orphan-natalia-grace-reveals-she-has-a-new-family-in-upstate-ny/?https://toofab.com/2023/12/28/natalia-grace-birth-mother-anna-gava/?

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    87. Felipe Hoyos-Foronda: Deadly Deceit

    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.Sourceshttps://rollingout.com/2025/04/03/queens-practitioner-leaves-woman-brain/?utm_https://apnews.com/article/botched-medical-procedure-queens-lidocane-31e81fc4dea93ed0be0e299a24396665https://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/

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    86. Tragic Loss of Hailey "Nurse Hailey" Okula: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

    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=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabB1Oo2sPvaOp6KuoeNvQKmpo6Qhax9qyhOytXHhX5iBIKdEYQc_Urwqig_aem_RFwi8PAc4EPLvQGMZa9Yzw⁠Sourceshttps://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/former-boise-state-gymnast-nurse-hailey-okula-passes-away-childbirth-complications/277-661f094c-7d0f-453a-b182-15db60e47e26https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nursing-influencer-hailey-okula-died-rare-complication-childbirth-husb-rcna199703https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nursing-influencer-hailey-okula-dies-100233739.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAfrA2iUEzyqRLnMv2i0s5UVyI9OV5oybW1JCIimiTHox9jVeaLe6M4w_6E_7qDOmg4rgvJZURn2w_-3v17NR1CRHQfoQczHgnpf-vjxoIknG9S4HZ3jFe4Fc_uN3janMxiXzKCyYdXYFP5ZQA7WYmM0tgudXj4nKStgInfGljQThttps://people.com/nursing-influencer-hailey-okulas-husband-posts-wedding-videos-after-announcing-her-death-11709147https://people.com/nursing-influencer-hailey-okulas-husband-posts-wedding-videos-after-announcing-her-death-11709147https://rnnewgrads.com/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559107/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4874066/https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/67055https://afesupport.org/clinician/afe-facts/

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    85. Thomas Cooper: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pediatric Death

    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.Sourceshttps://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-get-factshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/about/pac-20394380https://apnews.com/article/fc8a192fa27858a13242ffabcf2cdd58https://people.com/four-arrested-boy-five-dies-hyperbaric-chamber-explosion-reports-11694534

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    84. Dr. John Boyle & Danielle Scofield: Chiropractor Clinic Crimes

    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.Sourceshttps://www.news10.com/news/ulster-county-news/kingston-chiropractor-faces-multiple-child-sex-abuse-material-charges/https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/2025/03/06/kingston-man-and-woman-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/81737261007/https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/john-boyle-kingston-chiropractor-child-pornography-20201280.phphttps://www.dailyfreeman.com/2025/03/04/kingston-chiropractor-wife-charged-with-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/https://journals.lww.com/jbjscc/citation/2013/03040/acute_thoracic_aortic_dissection_after.9.aspx

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    83. Diogenes Archangel Ortiz: Code Silver

    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.wgal.com/article/pennsylvania-hospital-shooting-autopsy-results-diogenes-archangel-ortiz/63923665

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    82. Leelamma Lal: Horrific & Heartbreaking

    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 Violencehttps://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence/resourceshttps://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/end-nurse-abuse/https://www.raiseyourhandcampaign.com/resourcesSourceshttps://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/baker-acthttps://ufhealth.org/baker-acthttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/24/hca-florida-palms-west-hospital-nurse-leelama-lal-children-react-to-mothers-beating-by-patient/80064985007/https://local12.com/news/nation-world/nurse-beat-patient-beaten-hospital-attack-attacked-assault-assaulted-family-mother-daughter-son-bakers-act-doctor-doctors-patients-security-training-protection-death-died-injured-injury-hospitalizedhttps://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/florida-nurse-daughter-hospital-attack/https://www.wpbf.com/article/nurse-beaten-palms-west-hospital-911-call-response-florida/63907010https://nurse.org/news/911-call-hospital-admin-nurse-attacked/

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    81. Dr. Linda Hazzard: Starved for a Cure

    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. Sourceshttps://archive.org/details/fastingforcured00hazzgooghttps://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/7955https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_35.html

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    80. Dr. John Schneeberger: Circling the Drain

    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. Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Schneebergerhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sask-doctor-sentenced-for-rape-1.190253https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sex-assault-doctor-ordered-deported-1.489898https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-endless-nightmare-of-lisa-dillman/article761440/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/convicted-sex-offender-gives-up-fight-to-see-his-daughters-1.255504https://www.drugs.com/mtm/versed.htmlhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19616-midazolam-injectionhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/penrose-drain

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    79. Hare, Burke, & Knox: Business of Death

    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

    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 https://www.startribune.com/behind-maplewood-incident-a-rising-trend-of-hospital-violence/281873681 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9536186/ https://nursingcecentral.com/epidemic-of-violence-against-healthcare-workers-continues/ https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/docs/ana/comment-letters/2025-ana-policy-priorities_final.pdf

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    77. Dr. Javaid Perwaiz: Profit Over Health

    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

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    76. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman: Silent Suffering

    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/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth/index.html#cdc_generic_section_4-what-to-do-if-youre-experiencing-preterm-labor https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2024/september/preterm-births.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdryd07m0g8o https://www.nature.com/articles/s41390-020-0771-3

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    75. Dr. Babak Hajhosseini: Trust Betrayed

    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-additionalhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna185859

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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 provide.

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