Drug Overdoses Cited As Cause of Suspicious Illinois Nursing Home Deaths - UPDATE
We recently discussed the rash of suspicious deaths at Woodstock Residence, now known as Crossroads Care Center of Woodstock, in our previous blog. Illinois State Police investigated and determined that one of the nurses deliberately overdosed troublesome patients with morphine in an effort to end their lives. Reportedly, the former Director of Nursing at that facility knew this was occurring and allowed this practice to continue.
Judge Joseph Condon ruled that Penny Whitlock, the former Director of Nursing at the facility, will face the full indictment for allowing a nurse to service as an "Angel of Death" for its dying residents. Prosecutors have charged her with neglecting three residents who died at the home by not reporting the suspicious death of a fourth resident to authorities. She faces five counts of criminal neglect and two felony charges of obstruction of justice. She faces up to three years in prison if found guilty of the charges.
