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They took an oath to save lives, but instead, developed more sinister specialties. Examine the formative years and motives of history’s most infamous killer doctors, and dissect their medical backgrounds with expert analysis from guest Dr. David Kipper. Medical Murders is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

Medical Murders

He’s often cited as America’s first serial killer. Nine of the murders committed by Dr. H.H. Holmes have been confirmed, though many suspect him of slaughtering dozens, if not hundreds, of victims between 1891 and 1894. From the beginning, he entered medicine in order to abuse the power and trust his patients placed in his hands.

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H.H. Holmes Pt. 1: “The Torture Doctor”

He used his medical knowledge to dispatch his victims quickly—and in some cases, to make their deaths look like accidents. But eventually the authorities caught on to Dr. Holmes, and a nationwide manhunt to stop one of history's most infamous killer doctors began. 

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H.H. Holmes Pt. 2: “The Torture Doctor”

Once he arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Josef Mengele wasted no time in carrying out ghastly experiments, particularly on twins. Dr. David Kipper takes a closer look at Mengele's bogus science, performed in the name of progress, and examines the early 20th century fascination with eugenics.

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Josef Mengele Pt. 2: “Auschwitz Angel of Death”

She surpassed all expectations when she became the most sought after nurse in eastern Massachusetts. But instead of providing quality care, Jane Toppan preyed on the sickly and poisoned unsuspecting patients. Dr. David Kipper provides insight on Jane's arsenal of poisons as well as the rigorous demands of the modern day medical field.

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Jane Toppan Pt. 1: “Jolly Jane”

During the summer of 1901, Nurse Jane Toppan poisoned her way to the picturesque shores of Cape Cod. When pressed for a sizable debt, she embarked on a killing spree that decimated a family. Dr. David Kipper explores how their murders went undetected, and what eventually brought the truth to light.

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Jane Toppan Pt. 2: “Jolly Jane”

Neurologist Walter Freeman was a top doctor in his field. He was on the cutting edge of brain surgery, even going so far as to develop a new procedure called the 'lobotomy'. Unfortunately, it became one of the deadliest medical techniques of the 20th century.

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Walter Freeman Pt. 1: “Ice Pick Lobotomist”

Starting in 2007, a Canadian nurse began injecting her elderly patients with lethal insulin overdoses. The inconspicuous method allowed her to escape suspicion for nearly a decade. 

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Elizabeth Wettlaufer Pt. 1: “The ‘Red Surge’ Nurse”

Employment at a nursing home would’ve been Elizabeth’s crowning career victory, but it proved to be a fast road to burnout. Struggling to provide medical support to so many people, she began taking her anger and exasperation out on her patients.

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Elizabeth Wettlaufer Pt. 2: “The ‘Red Surge’ Nurse”

Some killers want blood, and some want glory. But more than anything, Missouri dentist Glennon Engleman wanted the hefty life insurance payout that accompanied a well-arranged murder.

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Glennon Engleman Pt. 1: “The Dentist Hitman”

After killing three people, Engleman was confident he could continue to outsmart the law — so he plotted a three-victim homicide that would earn him his biggest fortune yet.

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Glennon Engleman Pt. 2: “The Dentist Hitman”

Imprisoned in 1881 for poisoning a wealthy man, Cream served just ten years before he was released. He collected his share of his late father’s fortune, and set sail for England — where he earned his murderous moniker.
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