Nurse had deliberately injected insulin to patients unnecessarily

Her act was intentional and not under mental stress

She pleaded guilty before the trial court

A Pennsylvania nurse has been sentenced to an astonishing 380-760 years in prison after admitting to administering lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients over a three-year period, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 individuals. Heather Pressdee, 41, pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and 19 counts of attempted murder, receiving a life sentence for her heinous crimes.

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Pressdee’s actions, which occurred between 2020 and 2023 across five health facilities, targeted patients ranging from 43 to 104 years old. The nurse deliberately administered excessive insulin, even to non-diabetic patients, during overnight shifts when staffing levels were low. Many victims died shortly after the overdose, while others succumbed later.

During court proceedings, victims’ families expressed their anguish, describing Pressdee’s actions as attempts to “play God” with vulnerable patients who were not prepared to die. Co-workers had previously raised concerns about Pressdee’s behavior, noting her disdain for patients and disturbing comments about harming them.

Text messages exchanged with her mother revealed Pressdee’s deep-seated unhappiness and desire to harm others, including patients and colleagues. Despite facing multiple charges, Pressdee unequivocally admitted guilt, stating, “Because I am guilty.”

In the eyes of one victim’s family member, Pressdee’s actions were not those of a mentally ill individual but rather “evil personified.” The sentencing reflects the gravity of her crimes and serves as a stark reminder of the profound impact of healthcare professionals’ betrayal of trust.