KIMBERLY CLARK SAENZ | Angel of Death Nurse | Killed 10 Patients By Injecting Bleach Into Their Dialysis Lines, 5+ Survived With Injuries | Autographed Letter Signed

Kimberly Saenz. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Austin, TX. February 14, 2025. Content unknown. SEALED.

• Classification: Serial killer

• Characteristics: Nurse - Poisoner - Bleach killings

• Number of victims: 5-10

• Date of murders: January-April 2008

• Date of arrest: April 1, 2009

• Date of birth: 1974

• Victims profile: Clara Strange / Thelma Metcalf / Garlin Kelley / Cora Bryant / Opal Few (kidney dialysis patients)

• Method of murder: Poisoning (by injecting their bloodstreams with bleach)

• Location: Lufkin, Texas, USA

• Status: Sentenced to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole on April 2, 2012

Kimberly Clark Saenz: Overview and Key Details
Kimberly Clark Saenz, born on November 3, 1973, is a former licensed vocational nurse convicted of murdering five dialysis patients and harming five others by injecting bleach into their treatment lines in 2008. Her case gained notoriety for its chilling method and the vulnerability of the victims.

Background and Employment
Saenz was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, but grew up in Pollok, Texas. After dropping out of high school due to pregnancy, she later earned her nursing license through Angelina College. Despite a history of professional misconduct—including being fired from prior healthcare roles for stealing Demerol and falsifying drug tests—she was hired by the DaVita Dialysis Clinic in Lufkin, Texas. Her personal life was marked by struggles with drug addiction and domestic turmoil, including arrests for public intoxication and a protective order filed by her husband in 2007.

The Crimes
Saenz’s crimes unfolded in early 2008. She injected bleach into the dialysis lines of patients, causing hemolysis (the rupture of red blood cells), which led to fatal cardiac arrests or severe injuries. The first fatalities occurred on April 1, 2008, when Clara Strange and Thelma Metcalf died during treatment. Investigators later discovered that Saenz had searched online for “bleach poisoning” that same day. By April 28, eyewitnesses reported seeing her inject bleach into two additional patients, Marva Rhone and Carolyn Risinger, leading to further forensic testing that confirmed bleach contamination in syringes and equipment. In total, five patients died—Clara Strange, Thelma Metcalf, Garlin Kelley, Cora Bryant, and Opal Few—and five others survived with injuries.

Investigation and Trial
Evidence against Saenz included forensic confirmation of bleach in dialysis lines, her internet searches related to bleach poisoning, and a CDC statistical analysis linking her presence to all incidents. Her defense team argued that clinic mismanagement, such as improper water purification and heparin use, contributed to the deaths, claiming she was a scapegoat. However, on March 31, 2012, a jury convicted her of capital murder and aggravated assault. She received a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, plus an additional 60 years.

Aftermath and Legacy
Saenz is currently incarcerated at the Patrick O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas, with no eligibility for parole. Families of the victims described her during trial as a “psychopathic serial killer,” and prosecutors suggested she may have committed additional murders, though insufficient evidence prevented further charges. The case raised alarms about systemic failures in healthcare hiring practices and patient safety.

Motives and Psychological Profile
No clear motive was established, though prosecutors portrayed Saenz as a “depressed and disgruntled employee” with a history of erratic behavior and drug theft. Speculation included resentment over job reassignments or personal disdain for certain patients, but Saenz herself never provided a definitive explanation. Her actions remain a stark example of betrayal within a trusted medical profession.

VIDEO: Kimberly Clark Saenz : Bloodline Bleacher | https://youtu.be/Qc2G8hXcunE

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