Elizabeth Wettlaufer

• Daughter of Wettlaufer victim angered over lack of action in long-term care homes

  For Andrea Silcox, it's "sickening" hearing about the mistreatment of elderly people in long term care homes during COVID-19 after what happened to her father.

  Health

  May 29, 2020
  
• Elizabeth Wettlaufer wouldn’t have been caught if she hadn’t confessed, inquiry says. Here’s why

  Over the course of nine years ending in 2016, Wettlaufer, a registered nurse in Southwestern Ontario, killed eight and attempted other murders by injecting her victims with insulin.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
  
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• Systemic failures in long-term care allowed serial killer ex-nurse Wettlaufer to commit crimes

  A public inquiry examining the case of a serial-killer nurse who preyed on elderly patients delivered its final report on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Public inquiry report into serial killer ex-nurse Wettlaufer to be released Wednesday

  A commission examining the circumstances that allowed a nurse to kill eight elderly patients in her care is expected to deliver a report Wednesday aimed at preventing such crimes in the future.

  Crime

  Jul 30, 2019
• ‘In the Wake of Wettlaufer’ about love conquering trauma: Blyth Festival artistic director

  Gil Garratt says the play is not about the serial killer nurse but is instead about long-term care in the province.

  Entertainment

  Jul 10, 2019
• Serial killer Wettlaufer confesses trying to harm additional patients: Commission

  The commission that led last year's public inquiry into Elizabeth Wettlaufer's actions says it heard in January 2018 that the serial killer had told prison staff she had attempted to harm two other patients.

  Crime

  Feb 4, 2019
• Did serial killer ex-nurse Wettlaufer pose a risk to prison staff?

  A government official said such cases only happen when there are "severe psychiatric issues that exceed what personnel can deal with in an ordinary institution."

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2018
• Victims’ families, Wettlaufer survivor call for compassion in long-term care at public inquiry

  The victims' families have made several recommendations that will be read out at the inquiry.

  Crime

  Sep 24, 2018
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• Wettlaufer inquiry learns of Ontario drug disposal process

  While a thorough process is in place to dispose of narcotics and controlled drugs, an expert testified there's no similar plan for other drugs.

  Crime

  Sep 13, 2018
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• Wettlaufer murder confessions a boon to research, expert on serial killers tells public inquiry

  Wettlaufer told police she killed her patients for various reasons, sometimes citing an internal "red surge" that would only abate after a murder.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2018