In 2004, Charles Cullen was arrested and charged in the deaths of more
than 30 patients in his care. Crossing several jurisdictions in seven
counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he was stopped after a 15-year
spree at ten institutions. While many people do not think of healthcare
workers as serial killers, their profession is disproportionately
represented among the serial killer population, and they tend to be more
prolific than other serial killers, having more opportunities, better
cover, and easy alibis. Healthcare professionals who kill have learned
how to exploit the atmosphere of trust in the healthcare community and
to hasten deaths that may go unnoticed in an already vulnerable arena.
This book delves into the world of the healthcare serial killer, looking
at the special characteristics of the different groups of murderers,
the motives, the methods, and the outcomes.

Crime specialists have long suspected that many healthcare serial killers
have gone undetected. Because it is easier to cover up their crimes, it
is harder to uncover that a crime has even been committed. Here, Ramsland
identifies some of the warning signs that a serial killer may be on the
loose in a healthcare setting. Further, she offers suggestions for reform
in the healthcare and criminal justice communities that would help
identify potential killers before they have a chance to strike, or strike
again. Using numerous real-life cases in every chapter, she provides
a fuller picture of this most deadly type of serial killer and helps
readers understand how they work, and how they can be stopped.

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