Deep Dive: Capturing the Killer Nurse (2022)
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Capturing the Killer Nurse is a true crime documentary that focuses on Charles Cullen, a nurse who confessed to killing up to 40 patients over 16 years while working in hospitals and a nursing home in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The film includes interviews with Cullen, his colleagues, detectives, and family members of the victims, providing a comprehensive view of the investigation that led to his capture. It also discusses the systemic issues within the U.S. healthcare system that allowed Cullen to continue his crimes without being stopped.
Directed by Tim Travers Hawkins, the documentary is based on the book The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber. It examines how hospitals failed to act on suspicions about Cullen's behavior, ultimately leading to a significant number of deaths. The film was released on Netflix on November 11, 2022, and features audio from Cullen himself, adding a chilling layer to the narrative.
Why Watch
- •Meet Charles Cullen, the nurse turned serial killer.
- •Find out how hospitals ignored warnings about Cullen.
- •See interviews with detectives and victim families.
Did You Know
•Charles Cullen confessed to killing up to 40 patients during his career.
•Cullen was sentenced to 11 life terms in March 2006 for killing 29 patients.
•The state law known as the 'Cullen' Law was signed in 2005 in New Jersey.
•Cullen is incarcerated at New Jersey State Prison and is not eligible for parole until June 2388.
Perfect For
True crime enthusiastsHealthcare system criticsFans of investigative documentaries