In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we take adeep, unflinching look at the Pencil Factory Murder—the 1913 killing of 13-year-old Mary Phagan—and the controversial case against Leo Frank. Through historical facts, workplace context, and sharp commentary, we examine how laborconditions, media hysteria, and systemic failure shaped a case that still divides opinions over a century later.

Dinnerstein, L. (1968). The Leo Frank case. University of Georgia Press.
https://ugapress.org/book/9780820302329/the-leo-frank-case/

Golden, J. (2005). A little girl is dead: A true story of murder and conspiracy in the heart of Georgia. Pantheon Books.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/108598/a-little-girl-is-dead-by-jonathan-golden/

Knight, J. (1977). The lynching of Leo Frank. University Press of Kentucky.
https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813114239/the-lynching-of-leo-frank/

Oney, S. (2003). And the dead shall rise: The murder of Mary Phagan and the lynching of Leo Frank. Pantheon Books.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/11910/and-the-dead-shall-rise-by-steve-oney/

State of Georgia. (1986). Pardon decision in the case of Leo M. Frank. Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
https://pap.georgia.gov/document/document/leo-frank-pardon/download

Watson, J. G. (1915). Brief of evidence: The State of Georgia v. Leo M. Frank. Georgia Supreme Court.
https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/supreme-court/1915/162.html

Library of Congress. (n.d.). The Leo Frank case: Primary sources.
https://www.loc.gov/collections/leo-frank-case/about-this-collection/

New Georgia Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Leo Frank case.

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Ever Googled a symptom and ended up convinced you were dying by midnight? In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we break down the chaos of “Google said…” with humor, real-life nursing stories, and some much-needed reassurance. From midnight anxiety spirals to TikTok diagnoses, we talk about why the internet jumps to worst-case scenarios, what nurses actually look for, and when symptoms really need medical attention. Laugh, learn, and maybe close a few browser tabs — your nurse said so.

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American Academy of Family Physicians. (2022). Health anxiety and somatic symptom disorders. https://www.aafp.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Chest pain and heart attack symptoms. https://www.cdc.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Signs and symptoms of stroke. https://www.cdc.gov/stroke

Mayo Clinic. (2023). Anxiety disorders. https://www.mayoclinic.org

Mayo Clinic. (2023). Headaches: Causes and symptoms. https://www.mayoclinic.org

MedlinePlus. (2024). Evaluating symptoms and when to seek care. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov

National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Anxiety disorders. https://www.nimh.nih.gov

National Institutes of Health. (2023). Understanding symptoms and diagnosis. https://www.nih.gov

World Health Organization. (2022). Patient safety and health information literacy. https://www.who.int

White, R. W., & Horvitz, E. (2009). Cyberchondria: Studies of the escalation of medical concerns in web search. ACM Transactions on Information Systems, 27(4), 1–37. https://doi.org/10.1145/1629096.1629101

In this episode, we dive into one of the most chilling cases in modern medical history — Harold Shipman, the trusted family doctor who became Britain’s most prolific serial killer. Known to his patients as “Dr. Death,” Shipman exploited his position of care and authority to commit unimaginable crimes over decades without raising suspicion.

We explore how Shipman gained the trust of his community, the warning signs that were overlooked, and the systemic failures that allowed him to continue practicing medicine for so long. From forged records to fatal doses, this episode examines the dark intersection of healthcare, ethics, and power — and the devastating consequences when that trust is abused.

This is not just a true-crime story; it’s a sobering look at patient safety, accountability in healthcare, and the lessons the medical world can never afford to forget.

• Britannica – Harold Shipman
  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-Shipman

• The Guardian – Full List of Shipman’s Victims
  https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jul/19/shipman.health2

• The Guardian – Shipman Trial: The Victims
  https://www.theguardian.com/gallery/galleryguide/0,6143,192757,00.html

• The Lancet – Shipman Murders
  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(02)09573-9/fulltext

• Shipman Inquiry – Official Report (PDF)
  https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b99ae40f0b645ba3c55db/5854.pdf

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