Episode 3: Doctor Death
Most people who become doctors do so to help people, but not Joseph MIchael Swango, born on October 21, 1954 in Tacoma, Washington. His fascination with death led him to poison colleagues and kill patients wherever he worked. Today, as Michael Swango sits in a Colorado prison, we discuss his life, crimes, and family history.
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Episode 3: Doctor Death
Excellent timeline and map of Michael Swango’s activities up until 1997
Source: Daily Press, 2 Aug 1997
Kristin Lynn Kinney in happier times with Michael Swango
Source: Findagrave.com
Lt. Col. John Virgil Swango (1914-1982)
Source: TCU yearbook, 1965
Michael’s senior high school picture
Source: Christian Brothers Catholic Boys School (Quincy, IL) yearbook, 1972
Charles A. Hamilton (1861-1944)
Aaron Bruce (1822-1906) and Mary Anne (Bruce) Walters (1826-1920) and their children at their home in Edina, Missouri, 1893
Elijah Swango’s Civil War record that shows where he goes missing and then it is determined he’s a prisoner of war.
James Swango (ca 1762-ca 1827) pardoned at the last minute.
Source: Kentucky
CORRECTIONS:
During the episode, I made a few errors that I would like to correct here.
Early in the podcast I stated that Michael served four years out of the five sentenced for poisoning in 1985. Actually, he served only two years of the five year sentence.
Near the end, I said Michael’s name is John Michael. That is incorrect. HIs name at birth was Joseph Michael, but he always went by Michael and the order switched to Michael Joseph.