Serial Killer Nurse Charles Cullen's Crimes Uncovered
Deadly Nurse: Charles Cullen's Horrific Legacy
Charles Edmund Cullen, born February 22, 1960, is a notorious American serial killer who worked as a registered nurse for over 16 years. During his sinister career, Cullen murdered dozens, possibly hundreds, of patients, leaving behind a trail of tragedy and shattered lives.
Convicted Killer, Suspected of Hundreds More
Despite confessing to 29 murders, Cullen is believed to have claimed the lives of over 300 hospital patients. His gruesome acts shocked the medical community and sent shivers down the spines of Americans.
From Death Row to Reduced Sentence
Cullen initially faced the death penalty, but his sentence was reduced following a plea deal that saw him plead guilty to the murders of 29 patients. He is currently serving multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Netflix Film Explores the Uncovering of Cullen's Crimes
The true-crime story behind Cullen's chilling crimes is the subject of the recently released Netflix film, "The Good Nurse." Based on the 2013 book of the same name, the film follows the investigation that led to Cullen's arrest. Starring Eddie Redmayne as Cullen and Jessica Chastain, the movie sheds light on the darkness that lurked behind the façade of a seemingly ordinary nurse.
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