Motives Cloaked in Mystery
The Mind of a Murderer
What drove Beverley Allitt to commit such heinous acts? Experts believe she suffered from Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, a mental disorder where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in those under their care to gain attention and sympathy. This theory explains her perverse need to be seen as the hero, constantly at the center of medical crises she herself created.
A Desire for Attention
Allitt’s early life was marked by frequent illnesses, both real and imagined, leading her to seek medical attention constantly. This behavior extended into her nursing career, where she found the ultimate stage for her manipulations. By creating life-threatening situations, she ensured she remained the center of attention, playing the dual roles of savior and executioner.
