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The Angels of Death: Top 3 Murderous Nurses in History

14 min · 21. des. 2025
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They are the people we trust most when we are vulnerable. They manage our pain, monitor our hearts, and hold our hands. But what happens when the person standing by your bedside isn’t there to heal you, but to hunt you?In this episode, I’m joined by my two friends to break down the terrifying true stories of the top three most prolific killer nurses in history. We aren't just reading Wikipedia pages; we are diving deep into the psychology, the pharmacology, and the system failures that let these monsters operate for so long.In this episode, we discuss:Jane Toppan ("Jolly Jane"): The Victorian nurse who got a sexual thrill from death.Niels Högel: The German nurse with a deadly "Hero Complex."Charles Cullen: The "Angel of Mercy" who killed hundreds while hospitals looked the other way.If you’ve ever been afraid of hospitals, this episode might just validate your fears.

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The Angels of Death: Top 3 Murderous Nurses in History

They are the people we trust most when we are vulnerable. They manage our pain, monitor our hearts, and hold our hands. But what happens when the person standing by your bedside isn’t there to heal you, but to hunt you?In this episode, I’m joined by my two friends to break down the terrifying true stories of the top three most prolific killer nurses in history. We aren't just reading Wikipedia pages; we are diving deep into the psychology, the pharmacology, and the system failures that let these monsters operate for so long.In this episode, we discuss:Jane Toppan ("Jolly Jane"): The Victorian nurse who got a sexual thrill from death.Niels Högel: The German nurse with a deadly "Hero Complex."Charles Cullen: The "Angel of Mercy" who killed hundreds while hospitals looked the other way.If you’ve ever been afraid of hospitals, this episode might just validate your fears.

21. des. 202514 min