Your Next Listen - Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse
Summary
Host Dr. Michelle Ward investigates Kristen Gilbert, a female serial killer who murdered veterans at a Massachusetts VA hospital in the 1990s. The episode explores her disturbing childhood, including a history of manipulation, animal cruelty, and a deliberate scalding incident involving a disabled child. Experts analyze her psychopathic traits and failure to receive proper intervention before she began killing patients.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Killer Nurse at VA Hospital
Kristen's Childhood and Family Background
Early Warning Signs and Lying Behavior
Animal Cruelty and Attention-Seeking Tactics
College Years: Manipulation and Stalking
Psychological Profile and Personality Disorders
First Victim: Scalding a Disabled Boy
Nursing Ethics and Failure to Report
Relationship with Glenn Gilbert and Marriage
Conclusion: A Ticking Time Bomb
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