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Welcome to Doctoring the Truth, a podcast where two dedicated audiologists dissect the world of healthcare gone rogue. Explore jaw-dropping stories of medical malfeasance, nefariousness, and shocking breaches of trust. The episodes provide deep dives that latch onto your curiosity and conscience. It's a podcast for truth-seekers craving true crime, clinical insights, and a dash of humor.
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Ep 27-Infectious Fool and Fentanyl Addict
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Send us a text This episode unravels the shocking case of David Kwiatkowski, a traveling radiologic technician whose addiction to fentanyl sparked the largest hepatitis C outbreak in American history. For nearly a decade, Kwiatkowski moved between 16 hospitals across seven states, stealing pain medication intended for vulnerable patients and replac…
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Ep 26-Murder by MRI, Plus Malachi Love Robinson, Pretend-D
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Send us a text The silent danger lurking in every MRI machine isn't what most people expect: it's the fact that the powerful magnets never turn off. This revelation forms the heart of our exploration into preventable tragedies where everyday metal objects became deadly projectiles, claiming innocent lives. Then, as Jenne promised, the lighter heart…
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Ep 25-Hospital Horror: The Angel of Death Murders
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Send us a text Efren Saldivar, a respiratory therapist at Glendale Adventist Hospital, confessed to murdering over 50 patients between 1989-1998 before later recanting his confession on national television. What followed was a groundbreaking forensic investigation that would eventually prove his guilt and reveal his disturbing motive: he killed pat…
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Ep 24- Despicable Dr. Scouarnec: “I am a Pedophile…and I’m Very Happy About It”
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Send us a text The silence was shattered by the words of a six-year-old girl, brave enough to tell her father about a disturbing encounter with their neighbor. What followed was the unraveling of one of the most horrific medical betrayals in modern history. The Podcast “Redhanded” on Wondery, Ep 405-The Paedophile Diaries: Dr. Joel Le Scouarnec Wik…
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Ep 23-Baggies Full of Tumors: The Disgusting Story of a Horrific "Holistic" Healer
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Send us a text Brian O'Connell, a fraudulent naturopath in Colorado, killed multiple patients through dangerous fake treatments and false claims of medical expertise. His case exposed a sprawling industry of unaccredited schools and mail-order credentials that enabled him to practice medicine without any legitimate qualifications. Resources: Denver…
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Ep 22-Fatal Floss: A Deadly Dentist's Secret (Part 2)
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Send us a text Two bullet wounds, fourteen years apart, one man connecting both deaths. This double murder investigation reveals the terrifying progression of domestic violence when abusers face rejection. Behind Bart Corbin's veneer of success as a Georgia cosmetic dentist lay a dangerous pattern of control and violence. When his wife Jennifer was…
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Ep 21-Fatal Floss: A Dentist with a Deadly Secret (Part 1)
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Send us a text A mother of two is found dead in her bed with a gunshot wound to the head. Her seven-year-old son, standing tearfully on a neighbor's doorstep, utters words that would chill anyone to the bone: "He's the one that killed my mom." The story of Jennifer Corbin's death begins as a suspected suicide but unravels into something far more si…
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Ep 20-A Self-Taught YouTube Doctor and Sociopath in a Trashy Trailer: Rick Van Thiel
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Send us a text What happens when desperation meets deception in the shadowy world of underground medicine? Meet Rick Van Thiel, a convicted felon with no medical training who operated an "alternative clinic" from a filthy trailer in Las Vegas, performing procedures he learned from YouTube videos—often while completely naked. This episode serves as …
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Ep 19-Felonious Phlebotomist: The Case of Brian Stewart
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Send us a text What happens when a medical professional weaponizes their knowledge against their own child? The story of Brian Stewart cuts to the core of humanity's darkest potential and brightest resilience. Join us for this emotional exploration of medical ethics, justice, and the remarkable power of the human spirit to overcome even the most pr…
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Ep 18-Pills, Patients, Payback: A Physician's Explosive Revenge
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Send us a text A respected doctor becomes a deadly predator in this shocking true crime case that exposes the darkest side of the opioid epidemic. When young Ellie Harris died of an overdose in 2002, her prescription bottles all led back to one man: Dr. Randeep Mann. Despite her history of addiction that her family explicitly shared with him, Mann …
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Ep 17-A Nut Job and a Dodgy Vitamin: Pseudoscience Debunked
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Send us a text The wellness industry is filled with charismatic figures promising natural cures and easy fixes, but what happens when these health gurus practice what they preach? Gary Null found out the hard way when his own supplement nearly killed him. This episode examines how Null's story reveals a broken system where supplement manufacturers …
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Ep 16-The Dental Affair: Rage, Betrayal, and Murder
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Send us a text When Clara Suarez left Colombia for America, she carried her late father's dream of building a better life. Through sheer determination, she conquered dental school twice—once in her homeland and again in the United States—eventually establishing a thriving practice in Houston. Her perfect smile caught the eye of orthodontist David H…
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Ep 15-The Sound of Violence: An AuD Killer
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Send us a text What happens when THC levels reach 95%? A young audiologist's world shattered after just two hits from a marijuana bong sent her into a violent psychosis that left her boyfriend dead with 108 stab wounds. When police responded to a domestic disturbance call in Thousand Oaks, California, they discovered a scene straight from a nightma…
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Ep 14- Death by Dilution: The Shocking Case of a Cancer Drug Swindler
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Send us a text Trust is the foundation of medicine. When we're at our most vulnerable, we place our lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, technicians, and pharmacists—believing they'll do everything in their power to help us heal. But what happens when that sacred trust is betrayed on a scale so massive it defies comprehension? This is the story o…
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Ep 13-Donated to Science, Sold for Profit: America's Body Trade
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Send us a text Beneath the noble veneer of "donating your body to science" lies a disturbing truth—an entirely unregulated industry where human remains are bought, sold, and shipped like commodities. This episode pulls back the curtain on America's body broker industry, revealing how donated bodies often end up dismembered, sold for profit, and use…
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Send us a text The rise and deadly reign of Linda Burfield Hazard stands as one of the most disturbing chapters in American medical history. Without formal training, this self-proclaimed "fasting specialist" established a sanitarium in rural Washington State where dozens of wealthy patients would meet their demise—all while enriching herself with t…
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Ep 11-Orange Wigs and Particle Accelerators: New Orleans' Darkest Medical Mystery (Part 2)
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Send us a text The brutal murder of Dr. Mary Sherman in 1964 New Orleans holds far more disturbing implications than initially meets the eye. Her partially burned body, discovered with stab wounds and inexplicable burns that experts suggest could only come from high-voltage radiation, opens a doorway into a shadowy world where medicine, government …
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Ep 10-Of Mice, Monkeys and Murder: The Mysterious Death of Dr. Mary Sherman (Part 1)
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Send us a text The year is 1964, and a brilliant cancer researcher has just been found dead in her New Orleans apartment. The circumstances are bizarre—her right arm completely missing, her torso severely burned, yet the official cause of death is listed as stab wounds. Welcome to the perplexing case of Dr. Mary Sherman. As we dig into this medical…
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Ep 9-Lunchtime Lipo and Lethal Lies: How an Unqualified Doctor Killed Three Patients
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Send us a text Your body is yours to modify as you please, but who you trust with that modification can mean the difference between life and death. The disturbing case of Dr. Peter Norman reveals the deadliest side of cosmetic surgery when placed in unqualified hands. Norman, a physician trained in internal medicine with no surgical specialization,…
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Ep 8-The Alpine Manor Murders: A Healthcare Horror Story (Part 2)
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Send us a text What happens when those entrusted with our most vulnerable loved ones betray that sacred duty? The Alpine Manor Nursing Home murders stand as one of healthcare's darkest chapters – a case where two nurses' aides turned a Michigan elder care facility into their personal killing ground. Gwendolyn Graham and Kathy Wood's toxic relations…
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Ep 7-Nefarious Nurses: The Lethal Lovers of Alpine Manor (Part 1)
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Send us a text Trust is the cornerstone of healthcare. When families place loved ones in nursing homes, they're entrusting strangers with the wellbeing of those they cherish most. This trust was shattered at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in the late 1980s when two nurse's aides transformed a place of healing into a killing ground. Gwendolyn Graham and …
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Ep 6-Dark Medicine: The Swango Chronicles (Part 2)
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Send us a text Prepare yourself for a captivating journey into the life of Michael Swango, a man whose medical aspirations turned sinister. Once a promising physician, Swango's dark obsession with death took him on a harrowing global path filled with deceit, manipulation, and an alarming loss of life. In this gripping episode, we navigate through t…
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Ep 5-The Sinister Journey of Michael Swango: Medicine’s Nightmare (Part 1)
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Send us a text Are we putting too much trust in doctors? This week, we delve into the chilling narrative of Dr. Michael Swango, known as the "Doctor of Death." Following his seemingly normal upbringing, Swango’s twisted journey into medicine reveals unanswered questions and checks our faith in the healthcare system. His medical career began with pr…
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Ep 4-Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Liar! An Insane Story of Quackery.
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Send us a text Ever tried squeezing a wriggling, fur-covered bundle of energy into a pair of tiny dog boots? We sure have, and it’s only the beginning of our frosty adventure from the snowy landscapes of Minnesota and Alaska to the sunlit shores of the Cayman Islands. We kick things off by sharing the comical chaos of winter pet care, setting the s…
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Ep 3-Betrayal in the White Coat: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Fata
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Send us a text What happens when a trusted physician turns into one of the most notorious fraudsters in American history? Join us for a chilling exploration of Dr. Farid Tanios Fata's shocking descent from a respected oncologist to a convicted criminal guilty of healthcare fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy. We'll uncover the disturbing detail…
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Ep 2-The Dark Web of Bradley and Bruce's Secret Pact (Part 2)
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Send us a text Did you ever wonder how a simple bathroom break could lead to a podcast mishap? Join us as we share the hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from our international listeners in Australia, the UK, Canada, and France. Promising better audio quality, we’re diving into alternating episode formats and tackling the nuances of regional accen…
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Ep 1-The Sins of the Stethoscope: Unraveling the Murder of Dr. Brian Stidham (Part 1)
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Send us a text What if the medical world held secrets darker than you could ever imagine? Welcome to "Doctoring the Truth," where we peel back the layers on true crime cases nestled within the healthcare industry. This episode kicks off our chilling series, "The Sins of the Stethoscope," centered on the brutal murder of Dr. Brian Stidham, found dea…
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