Marie Sevigny

Sevigny, circa 1935

Marie Sevigny was an American nurse who was accused of murdering one of her patients, 47-year-old L. Valmore Normandin, in 1935 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island in order to end her suffering.[1][2] Three of Sevigny's other patients had also died.[2] She confessed after a two-day police interrogation.[2] However, Normandin's death was ruled a suicide and Sevigny was found not guilty.[1] The police's methods were criticized.[1] The case received nationwide attention.[1][2][3] She formerly lived in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Nurse Marie Sevigny Freed Of Murder". The Rutland Daily Herald. Associated Press. 1 February 1936. p. 3. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Not Guilty, Plea of Nurse in Death Of Patient". The Atlanta Journal. Associated Press. 17 December 1935. p. 11. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  3. ↑ ""Mercy" Nurse". Progress-Bulletin. 25 December 1935. p. 9. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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