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Northampton, Massachusetts · 1990s

Kristen Gilbert

Kristen Gilbert
Kristen GilbertBOP · Public domain (U.S.)

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Multiple & serial murders

Veterans Affairs nurse Kristen Gilbert caused medical emergencies by injecting patients with epinephrine at a Massachusetts hospital. Coworkers noticed a troubling pattern around her shifts. She was convicted in 2001 of four murders and other offenses arising from the attacks.

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Northampton, Massachusetts. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.

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01Books

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02Movies

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03TV & documentaries

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Notorious — Kristen Gilbert

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Snapped — Prescription For Death: Charles Cullen/Kristen Gilbert (2018)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Kristen Gilbert case. Listed release: 2018. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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The Republican · 1999-01-31 · Page 1

Hospital death records examined in Gilbert case

A local investigation compared hospital death records as Kristen Gilbert awaited trial over patient deaths at the Leeds VA center.

Pretrial reporting; the article cautions that death-rate statistics alone cannot establish individual responsibility.

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The Boston Globe · 2000-10-08 · Page 31

Gilbert case: patient histories and disputed evidence

A lengthy feature follows patients and hospital staff and presents prosecution allegations alongside the defense's challenges.

Continuation page of a pretrial feature, with multiple columns.

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05News & reporting

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Reporting on Kristen Gilbert

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06Podcasts

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Gulf Coast Confidential — Nurse Kristen Gilbert

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True Crime Brewery

Murder by Nurse: The Victims of Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released May 14, 2019. About 102 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time

Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released May 9, 2022. About 77 minutes.

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True Crime Campfire

Angel of Death: Serial Killer Nurse Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released April 7, 2023. About 50 minutes.

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The Casual Criminalist

The Angel of Death: Kristen Gilbert, Serial Killer Nurse.

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released November 11, 2022. About 83 minutes.

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Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience

Kristen Gilbert AKA"The Angel of Death" Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released February 17, 2026. About 47 minutes.

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Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience

Kristen Gilbert AKA "The Angel of Death" Part 4

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released March 17, 2026. About 39 minutes.

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Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience

Kristen Gilbert AKA "The Angel of Death" Part 3

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released March 10, 2026. About 34 minutes.

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True Crime Psychology and Personality: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and the Minds of Dangerous Criminals

ANALYSIS: Kristen Gilbert "Angel of Death" | Borderline Personality and Violence

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released August 4, 2021. About 19 minutes.

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Mind of a Monster: The Hollywood Ripper

S7 Ep.1: Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released September 23, 2025. About 39 minutes.

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Murder Rounds: True Crime from Inside Medicine

Three Ampules: Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released August 12, 2026. About 23 minutes.

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True Crime with Rachel Shannon

Evil And Horrifying Killer Nurse Who Deceived Everyone: Kristen Gilbert. Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released July 4, 2026. About 59 minutes.

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Among Monsters

S1 Ep27: Kristen Gilbert: The Angel of Death in Scrubs

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released May 7, 2025. About 10 minutes.

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Wife of Crime

"Angel of Death" - Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released January 21, 2026. About 90 minutes.

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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

“Killer Nurse” Kristen Gilbert

Podcast coverage of the Kristen Gilbert case. Released April 15, 2024. About 45 minutes.

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07Social Media

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Dr. Todd Grande

Kristen Gilbert "Angel of Death" | Borderline Personality and Violence

Video from Dr. Todd Grande covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 15:47.

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Investigation Discovery

Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse | S7 Ep.1: Kristen Gilbert | ID

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 39:03.

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The Casual Criminalist

The Angel of Death: Kristen Gilbert, The Serial Killer Nurse

Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 1:19:09.

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True Crime All The Time

Kristen Gilbert

Video from True Crime All The Time covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 1:21:46.

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True Crime Brewery

Murder by Nurse: The Victims of Kristen Gilbert

Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 1:38:11.

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Investigation Discovery

Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse | S7 Ep.5: Confession | ID

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 45:05.

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Investigation Discovery

Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse | S7 Ep.6: The Trial | ID

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 44:17.

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YouTube Movies & TV

Snapped

Video from YouTube Movies & TV covering the Kristen Gilbert case. Length: 43:33.

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08Blogs & essays

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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United States v. Gilbert — jurisdiction ruling

A pretrial federal court ruling on jurisdiction in the prosecution of Kristen Gilbert for deaths at a Veterans Affairs medical center.

Court / agency
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Document date
April 20, 2000
Case / citation
98-30044-MAP
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United States v. Gilbert — discovery ruling

A pretrial decision concerning Gilbert’s request for discovery about federal death-penalty decisions. This is a motion ruling, not the trial verdict.

Court / agency
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Document date
December 2, 1999
Case / citation
98-30044-MAP
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12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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