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Time of Death

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Welcome to Time of Death, where true crime and medical intrigue meet through the eyes of two RNs AND sisters. Join Dee and Ris as they explore cases involving medical professionals or mysteries where medical details are essential to its understanding. Each episode blends nursing expertise with deep dives into crimes that collide with healthcare. Whether it’s a case with a medical pro or one where medical insights are key, we offer a unique perspective. Tune in for an engaging look at the dark side of medicine and crime, with the added insight, banter, and connection only siblings can provide.
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Episodes

101. Rudel Saunders: The House Call No One Wanted

Join us as we discuss Rudel Saunders, a former doctor who performed genital ultrasounds in his apartment on his male victims. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/local-doctor-convicted-of-practicing-medicine-without-a-license-for-home-genital-exams-rudel-saunders-cincinnati-ultrasounds-home-apartment-training https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-doctor-guilty-felon...

Aug 14, 202526 minEp. 101

100. TOD's Tribunal

Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes! Thank you for your support.

Aug 03, 202528 min

99. Mary Brown: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Join us as we discuss Mary Brown, a nurse who cut her patient's foot off with scissors. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://nypost.com/2025/07/13/us-news/nurse-who-cut-off-patients-foot-for-use-in-sickening-taxidermy-shop-display-escapes-jail-sentence https://apnews.com/article/crime-health-7affd00c8459109769140a61228b3946...

Jul 24, 202531 minEp. 99

98. Pauline Campbell: The Last Walk

Join us as we discuss several attacks on nurses in 1951, one of which resulted in the loss of nurse, Pauline Campbell. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://aadl.org/aapd/truecrimes/5-2 https://www.nytimes.com/1953/03/15/archives/one-boy-took-the-dare-why-did-they-kill-by-john-bartlow-martin-167.html https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2018/02/drunken_night_leads_to_murder.html...

Jul 16, 202517 minEp. 95

97. Dr. Neha Gupta: Under Pressure

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Neha Gupta, the pediatrician accused of killing her four year old daughter. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. https://www.physiciansupportline.com The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Sources https://apnews.com/article/719d976bc3d7d7d6428d4611682391df...

Jul 12, 202514 minEp. 97

96. Joel Le Scouarnec: Ink & Evidence

Join us as we discuss the case of Joel Le Scouarnec, the former French GI surgeon who was convicted of sexually abusing hundreds - many of which were children and his patients. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%ABl_Le_Scouarnec? https://people.com/former-surgeon-accused-abusing-hundreds-young-patients-trial-begins-11685018 ? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdkyge19...

Jul 03, 202521 minEp. 96

95. Abby Lee Miller: Left Behind

Join us as we discuss the case of Abby Lee Miller, the Dance Mom star who had a piece of a catheter left behind after a life saving surgery. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.etymonline.com/word/hysteria https://people.com/abby-lee-miller-is-suing-cedars-sinai-for-allegedly-leaving-a-catheter-inside-her-body-11747826? https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/06/abby-lee-miller-lawsuit-catheter-pai...

Jun 21, 202521 min

94. Dr. Larry Nassar: Voices of the Brave

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics former doctor convicted of sexual abuse of hundreds of young girls and women. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.biography.com/crime-fighttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/larry-nassar https://www.michiganpublic.org/news/2018-01-24/timeline-a-long-history-of-abuse-by-dr-larry-nassar...

Jun 12, 202520 minEp. 94

93. Beth Martin: Heart of the Matter

Join us as we discuss the case of Beth Martin, a young mother who while traveling with her family to Istanbul, when she unexpectedly passed away . Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35077375/mum-heart-removed-turkey/? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/the-haunting-holiday-mystery-deepens-after-british-woman-dies-during-turkish-trip-but-returns-without-heart/article...

May 29, 202526 minEp. 93

92. Georgia Egg Harvesting Farm: Stolen Wombs

Join us as we discuss the recent case of Thai women uncovered from a criminally-run egg harvesting farm in Georgia, thanks to one woman who escaped . Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-gangsters-enslaved-women-georgia-egg-harvesting-2029334 https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/thai-women-rescued-from-human-egg-trafficking-ring-run-by-chinese-gang-in-georgia-4845602.html...

May 23, 202521 min

91. Dr. Robert Hadden: Hadden's Horrors

Join us as we discuss the case of Dr. Robert Hadden, an OBGYN who sexually assaulted hundreds of women from the 1980s until he was finally caught in 2012. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources ⁠https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years ⁠ ⁠https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-obstetriciangynecologist-robert-hadden-sentenced-20-years-prison-sexually ⁠ ⁠ht...

May 15, 202527 minEp. 91

90. Joshua Hunsucker: Drops of Deception

Join us as we discuss the case of Joshua Hunsucker, a paramedic who allegedly murdered his wife, Stacy with over the counter eye drops. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-accused-poisoning-child-eyedrops-after-allegedly-killing/story?id=112650351 https://www.yahoo.com/news/paramedics-wife-died-she-started-170000586.html https://people.com/crime/joshua-hunsucker-paramedic-alle...

May 01, 202523 minEp. 90

89. Gerhardt Konig: The Pali Puka Peril

Warning for sensitive content: domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical assault Join us as we discuss the case of Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, who allegedly attempted to murder his wife, Arielle while on a hike. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text: Text “START” to 88788 Website: thehotline.org Sources https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/31/u...

Apr 24, 202522 minEp. 89

88. Natalia Grace: Fight for Truth

Warning for sensitive content: alleged child abuse Join us as we discuss the case of Natalia Grace, who was at the center of a bizarre adoption scandal, accused of being an adult imposter, but who claims she was just a child fighting to survive. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://dnyuz.com/2025/01/03/what-happened-between-natalia-grace-and-the-mans-family-after-the-natalia-speaks-cliffhanger-shes-...

Apr 17, 202525 minEp. 88

87. Felipe Hoyos-Foronda: Deadly Deceit

Join us as we discuss the case of a unlicensed provider, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, whose mistakes during a cosmetic procedure ended in a devastating loss. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://rollingout.com/2025/04/03/queens-practitioner-leaves-woman-brain/?utm_ https://apnews.com/article/botched-medical-procedure-queens-lidocane-31e81fc4dea93ed0be0e299a24396665 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/natio...

Apr 10, 202525 minEp. 87

86. Tragic Loss of Hailey "Nurse Hailey" Okula: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Join us as we the tragic loss of a beloved nurse and mentor, Hailey Okula. "Nurse Hailey" developed a rare complication, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, during the birth of her son, Crew. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Donate to the Okula Family's gofundme: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&lang=en_US&am...

Apr 06, 202522 minEp. 86

85. Thomas Cooper: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pediatric Death

Warning for sensitive content including the death of a child. Join us as we the recent, devastating death of Thomas Cooper, a five-year-old who was being treated for ADHD and sleep apnea with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an alternative treatment that is not FDA approved for these conditions. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-get-facts...

Mar 29, 202518 minEp. 85

84. Dr. John Boyle & Danielle Scofield: Chiropractor Clinic Crimes

Warning for sensitive content including the sexual abuse of children, including child pornography. Join us as we the recent crimes of Dr. John Doyle and his wife Danielle Scofield, who owned a chiropractor clinic with a large focus on pediatric patient care. They were both charged with the possession and distribution of child pornography, and are currently awaiting trial. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Source...

Mar 13, 202514 min

83. Diogenes Archangel Ortiz: Code Silver

Join us as we the recent attack on a Pennsylvania ICU, that resulted in the death of Officer Andrew Duarte, and injuries to five other health care workers and officers. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-was-diogenes-archangel-ortiz-gunman-dead-after-taking-hostage-at-upmc-memorial-hospital-101740275797141.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.yorkdi...

Mar 06, 202526 minEp. 83

82. Leelamma Lal: Horrific & Heartbreaking

Join us as we discuss Leelamma "Leela" Lal, a dedicated, compassionate nurse for over 20 years who was recently beaten violently by a patient. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Resources for Workplace Violence https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence/resources https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/end-nurse-abuse/ https://www.raiseyourhandcampaign.com/resources Sources https://www.myflfami...

Feb 28, 202521 minEp. 82

81. Dr. Linda Hazzard: Starved for a Cure

Join us as we discuss Dr. Linda Hazzard, known as the "Starvation Doctor," who believed that starving her patients would cure them. Instead it resulted in death, financial devastation, and pain. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://archive.org/details/fastingforcured00hazzgoog https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/t...

Feb 20, 202528 minEp. 72

80. Dr. John Schneeberger: Circling the Drain

Warning for sensitive content involving sexual assault. Join us as we discuss Dr. John Schneeberger who sexually assaulted a patient and his own stepdaughter. He evaded suspicion initially by using a penrose drain in his arm that was filled with another man's blood. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Schneeberger https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sask-doctor-sentenced-for-r...

Feb 13, 202522 minEp. 79

79. Hare, Burke, & Knox: Business of Death

Join us as we discuss Hare, Burke, and Knox, two lodgers and an anatomist who were deeply involved in the business of death in Scotland in the 1820s. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2287094 https://web.archive.org/web20160916012118/ https://www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/anatomy/anatomymuseum/exhibits/burke https://www.historic-uk.cin/HistoryUK/HistoryofSc...

Feb 06, 202522 minEp. 78

78. Charles Emmett Logan: Patient Attacks Nurses with a Metal Bar

Join us as we discuss Charles Emmett Logan, a patient who attacked nurses during night shift in a Minnesota hospital. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.ems1.com/patient-handling/articles/video-patient-dead-after-attacking-nurses-with-metal-pole-7COCsH6a3JFYVRZK/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2014/11/07/patient-assaults-four-nurses-with-a-metal-bar-during-a-violent-hospital-r...

Jan 30, 202520 min

77. Dr. Javaid Perwaiz: Profit Over Health

Join us as we discuss Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an OBGYN who took advantage of his patients' trust. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/chesapeake-hospital-indicted-healthcare-fraud-involving-unnecessary- surgical?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/crime/javaid-perwaiz-chesapeake-regional-medical-center-healthcare-fraud/291-cfb1486c-1954-4db9-a6f2-1...

Jan 23, 202519 minEp. 77

76. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman: Silent Suffering

Join us as we discuss Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a NICU nurse arrested for the abuse of a baby in her care, and suspected of having seven more victims. Warning for sensitive content regarding child abuse. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/us/virginia-nurse-erin-strotman-arrest-cec/index.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/01/04/henrico-hospital-nicu-nurse/ h...

Jan 16, 202522 minEp. 76

75. Dr. Babak Hajhosseini: Trust Betrayed

Join us as we discuss Dr. Hajjhosseini, who was recently charged with sexual assault. Warning for sensitive content regarding sexual assault. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/beverly-hills-doctor-charged-8-felony-counts-allegedly-raping-unconscious-woman/ https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/da-hochman-announces-charges-against-beverly-hills-doctor-sexual-assaul...

Jan 09, 202529 minEp. 75

74. Ellen Greenberg: Suicide or Homicide?

Join us as we discuss the case of Ellen Greenburg, who was found with 20 stab wounds and various bruises, but her death was shockingly ruled a suicide. Now her family fights for justice. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ellen_Greenberg https://nypost.com/2024/12/22/us-news/judge-dumbfounded-by-error-in-ellen-greenberg-suicide-probe-after-teacher-was-found-stabbed-2...

Jan 03, 202518 minEp. 74

73. Ruby Franke & Jody Hildebrandt: The ConneXions Case

Join us as we discuss the case of Ruby Franke & Jody Hildebrandt, influencers who were found guilty of child abuse. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/attorney/case-highlights-media/utah-vs-franke-hildebrandt/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/abused-by-mom-the-ruby-franke-scandal/13f5ddbe-85bc-33ba-a424-4662f067683b https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/10/0...

Jan 03, 202539 minEp. 73

72. Jordan Neely: Mental Health Subway Tragedy

Join us as we discuss the death of Jordan Neely, a young man struggling with homelessness and mental illness. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses. Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/nyregion/jordan-neely-daniel-penny-nyc-subway.html https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1542415 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swk6-sctmpM https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/daniel-penny-acquitted-in-nyc-subway-chokehold-case-over-jor...

Dec 20, 202424 minEp. 72
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