In this chilling debut of Mind of a Killer, host Anneliese Chase unpacks the case of Charles Cullen—the so-called “Angel of Death” who confessed to murdering at least 29 patients (and is suspected of hundreds more) during a 16-year nursing career. We trace Cullen’s troubled childhood in New Jersey—marked by loss, neglect, and early suicide attempts—and his turbulent stint in the Navy, where bullying and isolation deepened his psychological wounds. Then we follow his rise through hospital corridors, exploiting lax oversight and computerized drug systems to administer lethal doses of DEDOXIN and insulin, all while evading suspicion. Along the way, experts weigh in on Cullen’s personality disorders, the nature-vs-nurture debate, and how institutional failures allowed him to slip through the cracks. Whether you’re fascinated by criminal psychology or seeking lessons in mental-health intervention, you’ll find compelling insights here.

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About the Project: For our second Student Podcast Collaborative series, Communication & Media majors will produce an all-new, three-episode, 90-minute podcast capstone. These students move from theory to practice—pitching ideas, writing scripts, recording and editing episodes, and finally publishing their original shows. Each series tackles both personal and societal topics, allowing hosts to flex their storytelling, research, and production muscles. By working in a long-form audio format—one of the fastest-growing areas in media—students gain first-hand experience with the creative possibilities and practical challenges of communication technology.