Nurse gets life for murder of patients

A DUTCH nurse was sentenced to life in prison yesterday for murdering three children and an elderly woman in her care by giving them lethal doses of drugs in The Netherlands’ biggest murder trial in recent history.

Nurse gets life for murder of patients

Lucy de Berk, 41, was also found guilty of attempting to murder two more children and another elderly woman. But she was cleared of killing or trying to kill 11 more patients, including a 91-year-old UN war crimes judge.

De Berk, who wrote in her diary of giving in to her "compulsions" and whom prosecutors had described as a psychopath, denied the charges. Her lawyer said she would appeal.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited