New charges have been announced against a local nurse who has already been charged with homicide and attempted murder for patients in her care.
The Attorney General's office Thursday announced 41-year-old Heather Pressdee has also been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder, and 19 counts of a neglect of a care dependent person.
She's accused of administering excessive amounts of insulin to these patients, some of whom were diabetic and required insulin, and some of whom were not.
Back in May, Pressdee was charged with allegedly killing two patents with lethal doses of insulin and leaving a third person injured.
“The allegations against Ms. Pressdee are disturbing. It is hard to comprehend how a nurse, trusted to care for her patients, could choose to deliberately and systematically harm them," said Attorney General Henry. “The damage done to the victims and their loved ones cannot be overstated. Every person in a medical or care facility should feel safe and cared for, and my office will work tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable for her crimes and protect care-dependent Pennsylvanians from future harm.”
Pressdee remains at the Butler County Prison without bail.
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