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Why did Charles Cullen murder patients in his care?

Ridgway: Cullen not a mercy killer

Critical care nurse Amy Ridgway worked the night shift with Charles Cullen at Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey. While employed there, Cullen killed 13 people in 13 months. Ridgway says that she never believed the murders were mercy killings.

Why did Charles Cullen murder patients in his care?

Graeber: Cullen killed because he could

Charles Graeber, a New York writer as well as a former medical student and researcher, spent seven years investigating the murders of serial killer Charles Cullen. Graeber explains why he thinks Cullen killed.

Why did Charles Cullen murder patients in his care?

Cops: Cullen killed for sense of control

Somerset county detectives Tim Braun and Daniel Baldwin tell Steve Kroft why they think ex-nurse Charles Cullen went on a 16-year killing spree. "He could save a life or take a life," Braun said, suspecting Cullen killed for a sense of control. "And in many cases, he chose to take a life."

Why did Charles Cullen murder patients in his care?

Charles Cullen in his own words

Known as "The Angel of Death," serial killer Charles Cullen explains his murderous motives during a taped confession. Cullen admits to killing up to 40 patients during his 16-year career as a nurse.

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