Corpus Delicti

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240: Do No Harm: Charles Cullen Aug 16, 2023

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Charles Cullen was a nurse who used his job as a means to his victims. Cullen slipped through the cracks for years, leaving many, many victims in his wake.
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Music by:
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"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Cullen
https://nymag.com/article/charles-cullen-nurse-serial-killer.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cullen-charles.htm
https://www.newspapers.com/image/225274168/?terms=charles%20cullen&match=1

239: Do No Harm: Linda Hazzard Jul 18, 2023

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Linda Hazzard was a doctor, but not in the traditional sense you've come to expect. She received no degree, but was able to practice through a loophole in the state of Washington. Linda specialized in fasting diets, but again, not in the sense you've heard or expect. Hers was a bit more extreme and led to the deaths of many people.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Hazzard
https://www.newspapers.com/image/604377293/?terms=Samuel%20Hazzard&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/181019601/?terms=dr.%20linda%20hazzard&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/430634246/?terms=dr.%20linda%20hazzard&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/858026144/?terms=dr.%20linda%20hazzard&match=1
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/
https://seattleterrors.com/dr-linda-hazzard-starvation-heights/
https://www.historicmysteries.com/linda-hazzard/
https://www.thestranger.com/features/2019/10/23/41755951/ivars-and-the-serial-killer

238: Do No Harm: Barbara Salisbury Jul 11, 2023

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After years of hard work, Barbara Salisbury worked her way up to head nurse on the geriatric ward. There was just one slight problem... she evidently didn't like working with elderly patients. A string of deaths followed by troublesome comments would land Salisbury in hot water.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | 'Rogue' nurse's village life
BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Ex-nurse denies murder bids
BBC NEWS | England | Staffordshire | Nurse 'tried to kill patients'
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Staffordshire | Nurse guilty of attempted murder
Nurse gets five years for seeking to kill two patients | Health | The Guardian
Five years for nurse with 'ruthless' desire to free up beds - Manchester Evening News
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Staffordshire | Jailed nurse was 'cold and hard'
Nurses blew whistle on 'ruthless drive' against elderly patients - Wales Online
Outrage at nurse appeal - Cheshire Live (cheshire-live.co.uk)
Jailed murder bid woman is still on nursing register - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk)
Fifth charge didn't reach court - Cheshire Live (cheshire-live.co.uk)
Jury to ponder Salisbury's fate - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk)
Nan can finally rest in peace, knowing justice has been done - Cheshire Live (cheshire-live.co.uk)
24 Jun 2004, 16 - The Daily Telegraph at Newspapers.com
30 Apr 2004, 10 - The Daily Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Caring to Death: a discursive analysis of nurses who murder patients (adelaide.edu.au)
Heroin drug profile | www.emcdda.europa.eu

237: Do No Harm: Michael Swango, Pt 3 Jun 12, 2023

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This is part 3 of 3! In the next few episodes, we discuss Michael Swango, a brilliant and successful student who seemed to have the future at his fingertips. However, he had a bit of a dark fascination which he carried over into his professional career as a doctor. Considered one of the most prolific serial killers, Swango used his status to violate the Hippocratic oath.
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
13 Dec 1992, Page 4 - Argus-Leader at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 37 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 39 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 29 - Ledger-Enquirer at Newspapers.com
“Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away With Murder” by James B. Stewart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Swango
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/the-vault/double-o-swango-what-happened-to-dr-michael-swango-who-left-trail-of-dead-patients-in-midwest-elsewhere
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/swango-michael.htm
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Swango

236: Do No Harm: Michael Swango Pt 2 Jun 05, 2023

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This is part 2 of 3! In the next few episodes, we discuss Michael Swango, a brilliant and successful student who seemed to have the future at his fingertips. However, he had a bit of a dark fascination which he carried over into his professional career as a doctor. Considered one of the most prolific serial killers, Swango used his status to violate the Hippocratic oath.
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
13 Dec 1992, Page 4 - Argus-Leader at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 37 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 39 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 29 - Ledger-Enquirer at Newspapers.com
“Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away With Murder” by James B. Stewart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Swango
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/the-vault/double-o-swango-what-happened-to-dr-michael-swango-who-left-trail-of-dead-patients-in-midwest-elsewhere
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/swango-michael.htm
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Swango

235: Do No Harm: Michael Swango, Part 1 May 28, 2023

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This is part 1 of 3! In the next few episodes, we discuss Michael Swango, a brilliant and successful student who seemed to have the future at his fingertips. However, he had a bit of a dark fascination which he carried over into his professional career as a doctor. Considered one of the most prolific serial killers, Swango used his status to violate the Hippocratic oath.
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
13 Dec 1992, Page 4 - Argus-Leader at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 37 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 39 - The La Crosse Tribune at Newspapers.com
06 Feb 1994, 29 - Ledger-Enquirer at Newspapers.com
“Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor who Got Away With Murder” by James B. Stewart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Swango
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/the-vault/double-o-swango-what-happened-to-dr-michael-swango-who-left-trail-of-dead-patients-in-midwest-elsewhere
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/swango-michael.htm
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Swango

234: Do No Harm: Dr. Marcel Petiot May 21, 2023

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We are BACK with a brand new series! Do No Harm will explore doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who abuse their position of power to inflict harm.
**Apologies for the slight technical snafu on Lindsay's track during this episode - it was better than losing the whole thing!
In this episode, we discuss a Doctor who claimed to lead the resistance in France when occupied by Germany during WW2 by assuring people he could get them to safety. But his motive was way darker.
The link to purchase Corpus Delicti coffee is Corpus Delicti Espresso Blend, 12oz Bag (square.site)
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
17 Nov 1990, 103 - The Independent at Newspapers.com
20 May 1944, 6 - Hinton Daily News at Newspapers.com
28 May 1944, 92 - Detroit Evening Times at Newspapers.com
02 Apr 1944, 13 - Sunday Pictorial at Newspapers.com
“Doctor” Marcel Petiot: Serial Murderer - PMC (nih.gov)
Marcel Petiot - French criminals (francethisway.com)
Marcel Petiot - Wikipedia
All about Dr. Marcel Petiot by Michael Newton (archive.org)
Marcel Petiot | French serial killer | Britannica
Marcel Petiot | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

True Crime Live Birmingham Recording May 08, 2023

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Our live show this past weekend on May 6 was an absolute blast. This is the playback from both stories as well as trivia. Forgive the less than perfect sound, since it was live. We look forward to being back with our new series asap!

233: Case Closed: Wendy Jo Halison Mar 28, 2023

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This is the final episode in the Case Closed series. Wendy Jo Halison went to the store to buy a hair dryer she saw advertised in the paper. Unfortunately she never returned home. She was found murdered in the trunk of her abandoned car. Although it took many many years, her case was linked to someone with a dark history.
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
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232: Case Closed: Hack Drew Murders Mar 21, 2023

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Tim Hack and Kelly Drew attended a wedding and had plans to meet up with friends at the local carnival. They never arrived to meet their friends, and Tim's car was still parked at the wedding long after they had left. Although it would take years to solve, this case wouldn't be the only one to receive closure.
To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti
Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
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