The Jordan Harbinger Show 470: Bruce Sackman | A Glimpse Behind the Murder Curtain
Feb 16, 2021
Bruce Sackman, a renowned investigator and co-author of "Behind the Murder Curtain," uncovers the chilling world of medical serial killers lurking in veterans hospitals. He reveals the challenges in detecting these killers, often masked by the medical community's trust barrier. Sackman discusses the staggering body counts of these perpetrators compared to infamous serial killers, and he shares insights into the psychological motivations behind their actions. His work has not only exposed these crimes but also inspired systemic changes to prevent future tragedies.
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Accidental Discovery
- Bruce Sackman discovered medical serial killers accidentally while investigating a doctor.
- A psychiatrist alerted him to a news story about the doctor's prior imprisonment for poisoning coworkers.
Difficulty Accepting
- Medical professionals struggle to accept colleagues intentionally harming patients. Their dedication to saving lives makes such acts seem unbelievable.
Michael Swango's Early Signs
- Michael Swango's medical school peers nicknamed him "00 Swango, licensed to kill."
- His presence correlated with unexpected patient deaths, even poisoning his own fiancee.