In May 2023, former nurse Heather Pressdee, 41, was arrested for allegedly killing two nursing home patients. She also stands accused of injuring a third. Authorities believe she gave lethal dose of insulin to her patients. Seventeen patients died in her care.
On November 2, 2023, Pressdee reportedly confessed to attempting 19 additional murders. Her charges were charged to reflect this. She now faces two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. Her alleged crimes took place between 2020 and 2023.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry spoke out about this case. "The allegations against Ms. Pressdee are disturbing. It is hard to comprehend how a nurse, trusted to care for her patients, could choose to deliberately and systematically harm them,” she stated. "The damage done to the victims and their loved ones cannot be overstated. Every person in a medical or care facility should feel safe and cared for, and my office will work tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable for her crimes and protect care-dependent Pennsylvanians from future harm."
Authorities clarified where these horrible crimes took place. "The alleged crimes happened while Pressdee was employed as a registered nurse at the following facilities: Concordia at Rebecca Residence; Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation (Guardian); Quality Life Services Chicora; Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; and Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center," they explained. "Pressdee typically administered the insulin during overnight shifts when staffing was low and the emergencies would not prompt immediate hospitalization."
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ABC reported that the age range of the alleged victims was 43 to 104. The investigation is still ongoing. If you have any information you are urged to contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office tip line at 888-538-8541.
