Shadow of Death - Nurse in Canada Killed 8 Patients

The episode provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a Canadian nurse who confessed to killing eight elderly patients in her care and attempting to kill four others. The investigation into Wettlaufer's actions revealed a complex and disturbing backstory, including her struggles with mental health, personal issues, and a history of drug abuse. The sources explore Wettlaufer's motivations, highlighting her feelings of powerlessness and her reliance on a perceived "divine influence" to justify her actions. The investigation also revealed systematic failures in long-term care facilities that allowed Wettlaufer to commit these crimes undetected for years.