25 JUN 2024 · Jill and Catherine sing the praises of Buc-ee's, and tell the story of nurse Ted Maher, and the deaths of Edmund Safra and Vivian Torrente. A dream job quickly took a dark turn with accusations of abductions, corruption, conspiracy, and Ted's strange decision to start a fire in response to a couple intruders. We discuss the possibility of a setup, the motivations behind the crime, the questionable Monaco legal system, and the potential involvement of some very powerful people. That travel nurse job seem too good to be true? Listen to this episode before you run too far! This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised.  Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20220712/page/28 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/man-mysterious-past-facing-multiple-charges-run-after-dognapping-carlsbad-n1295803 https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2000/12/dunne200012https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2003/2/verdict-in-monaco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco

25 JUN 2024 · Jill and Catherine explore the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding end-of-life decisions and the right to die. Dr. Jack Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, was a controversial figure in the right-to-die movement. He assisted terminally ill patients in ending their lives, sparking a national debate on euthanasia. Kevorkian believed in personal autonomy and the right of patients to choose when and how they die, leading to more awareness of these issues.  This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised.  Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kevorkian Levinson, B. (2010). You Don’t Know Jack. USA: HBO Films. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43265235 https://www.finalexit.org/120_people_dr_kevorkian_helped_die.html https://abcnews.go.com/Health/jack-kevorkian-godfather-die-movement-leaves-controversial-legacy/story?id=13752603 https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-time/dr-death-jack-kevorkian-euthanized-patients-christopher-duntsch https://bentley.umich.edu/news-events/magazine/the-life-of-dr-death/ Galkin, M. (2010). Kevorkian. USA: Fairhaven Films. Nicol, N. and Wylie, H. (2006). Between the Dying and the Dead: Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s Life and the Battle to Legalize Euthanasia. Vision UK. 

25 JUN 2024 · Jill and Catherine discuss the case of Ronnie Wiggs, a Missouri man who has been charged with the murder of his wife, Ellen, while she was in the hospital. We explore the background of dialysis treatment and the financial and emotional burdens it and other health care interventions place on patients, raising questions about the motives and mental state of Ronnie Wiggs and the impact of chronic illness on individuals and their relationships. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-dialysis-cost-in-2022 https://nypost.com/2024/05/07/us-news/ronnie-wiggs-admits-to-strangling-wife-in-hospital-over-medical-bills/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/missouri-police-arrests-man-who-admitted-to-killing-his-ailing-wife-over-medical-bills/ar-BB1mCR4Z?ocid=BingNewsSerp https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/us/missouri-wife-murder.html Probable cause affidavit