
S. 5 Episode 21 - Dr. Death - The Story of Christopher Duntsch
12/08/22 • 86 min
This week, Kat talks about Dr. Christopher Duntsch -- or, as he is more commonly called now, "Dr. Death." In a two short years, Duntsch left a trail of destruction and death in his wake. It was a total system failure - from his medical school to the hospitals that employed him. But there were doctors, nurses, and patients who spoke up until they HAD to be listened to.
List of references are here - but there's so much out there. Check out Peacock's covering of the story, and the podcast that started it all: "Dr. Death" from Wondery.
Follow us on social media:
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Twitter: @katandashley3
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References:
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-duntsch-dr-death#:~:text=Christopher%20Daniel%20Duntsch%20was%20born,mother%20was%20a%20school%20teacher.
- https://time.com/6080714/dr-death-true-story/
- https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2021/07/15/dr-death-disgraced-surgeon-center-podcast-show-has-colorado-state-university-roots/7982523002/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch
- https://www.scribd.com/document/272320662/Christopher-Duntsch-Indictments
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170217142546/http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dr-duntsch-defense-expert-the-only-way-this-happens-is-the-entire-system-fails-the-patients/408088559
- https://www.texasobserver.org/anatomy-tragedy/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170216124715/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/02/16/texas-neurosurgeon-nicknamed-dr-death-found-guilty-of-maiming-woman-during-surgery/
- https://www.dallasobs
Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
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FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:
- https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking
FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
- IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:
- https://rainn.org/resources
SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
This week, Kat talks about Dr. Christopher Duntsch -- or, as he is more commonly called now, "Dr. Death." In a two short years, Duntsch left a trail of destruction and death in his wake. It was a total system failure - from his medical school to the hospitals that employed him. But there were doctors, nurses, and patients who spoke up until they HAD to be listened to.
List of references are here - but there's so much out there. Check out Peacock's covering of the story, and the podcast that started it all: "Dr. Death" from Wondery.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @katandashley
Twitter: @katandashley3
Insta: @casefileswithkatandashley
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.katandashley.com/
References:
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-duntsch-dr-death#:~:text=Christopher%20Daniel%20Duntsch%20was%20born,mother%20was%20a%20school%20teacher.
- https://time.com/6080714/dr-death-true-story/
- https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2021/07/15/dr-death-disgraced-surgeon-center-podcast-show-has-colorado-state-university-roots/7982523002/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch
- https://www.scribd.com/document/272320662/Christopher-Duntsch-Indictments
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170217142546/http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dr-duntsch-defense-expert-the-only-way-this-happens-is-the-entire-system-fails-the-patients/408088559
- https://www.texasobserver.org/anatomy-tragedy/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170216124715/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/02/16/texas-neurosurgeon-nicknamed-dr-death-found-guilty-of-maiming-woman-during-surgery/
- https://www.dallasobs
Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram
FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:
- https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking
FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
- IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:
- https://rainn.org/resources
SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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S. 5 Episode 20- - The Curse/Mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit
Look guys--- you know I can't pronounce words correctly most of the time. It's not intentional, it's just how it is. ~Ashley
In this week's episode Ashley discusses Oak Island and the mystery back story of supposed buried pirate treasure. The island is said to be cursed and will only reveal the treasure once 7 men die. 6 have died so far. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.
Resources:
1. https://www.oakislandmoneypit.com/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Island_mystery
3. https://www.looper.com/628513/the-untold-truth-of-the-money-pit-in-the-curse-of-oak-island/
4. https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-oak-island-treasure/
5. https://allthatsinteresting.com/oak-island-treasure
6. https://www.history.com/shows/the-curse-of-oak-island/articles/what-is-the-money-pit
Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram
FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:
- https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking
FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
- IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:
- https://rainn.org/resources
SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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S. 5 Episode 22- Disappearance of 9 year old Stephanie Crane
In this episode Ashley discusses the October 11, 1993 disappearance of Stephanie Crane, who was last seen only 500 yards from her home. Over 1000 people searched for her and her case remains open to this day.
If you have any information you can contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE LOST or Custer County Sheriff’s Office at 208-879-2232
Resources:
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/10/for-28-years-stephanie-cranes-disappearance-remains-a-mystery/
https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2022/10/11/29-years-since-stephanie-cranes-disappearance/
https://idahonews.com/news/local/its-been-28-years-since-stephanie-crane-of-challis-went-missing
https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-haunting-disappearance-of-stephanie-crane-63c545d013ed
Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram
FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:
- https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking
FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
- IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:
- https://rainn.org/resources
SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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