A Trail of Suffering
Innocent Lives Shattered
The surviving victims of Allitt’s poisonings faced lifelong repercussions. Many were left with severe disabilities, such as brain damage and paralysis. The trust their families placed in the medical profession was irreparably damaged, replaced by an enduring sense of betrayal and loss. Allitt’s actions rippled through their lives, leaving scars that would never heal.
Endless Pain
One of her intended victims, Katie Phillips, who survived two attempts on her life, was left with partial paralysis and a serious learning disability. The extent of Allitt’s cruelty was matched only by the suffering she caused, turning happy families into permanent mourners, and promising futures into tragic stories.