From 1980 to 1981, 43 infants mysteriously died in the cardiac ward of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, sparking one of the most exhaustive investigations Canada had ever seen. When a young nurse was arrested, it seemed justice was within reach—yet no convictions were ever made, leaving the truth buried in uncertainty. In this episode, we dive into the disturbing twists, unanswered questions, and lasting impact of a case that still haunts Toronto and remains one of the country’s most chilling unsolved mysteries.
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Maclean's Archives, From the Archives: The Baby Murders. Available at https://www.macleans.ca/archives/from-the-archives-the-baby-murders/
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