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Guilty Verdict in Insulin Deaths Shocks Los Angeles
A male nurse, William Dale Archerd, 55, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing two of his seven wives and a 15 year old nephew with insulin injections. Prosecutors blamed insurance motives with about $10,000 per policy. Judge Alexander called the evidence strong though contested, and sentencing was postponed for medical testimony.
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