Episode 7- Greg de Villers and the power of Narcan

In this episode of The Medicine Murders, host Dr. Meredith Beavin unravels the chilling case of Kristin Rossum, the brilliant toxicologist whose knowledge of deadly substances became her downfall. What began as a love story between Kristin and Greg de Villers ended in betrayal, addiction, and murder. With a trail of red rose petals, a deadly dose of fentanyl, and a web of lies, this case shocked the nation. Plus, we dive into the science of Narcan—how it works, how to use it, and its life-saving impact in the fight against opioid overdoses.

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Sources for the Episode:

1. True Crime Resources:

   • Court transcripts and case files for Kristin Rossum's trial
   • News reports from The San Diego Union-Tribune and Los Angeles Times (for case background and trial coverage)
   • Forensic Files episode featuring Kristin Rossum (provides detailed reenactments and expert interviews)

2. Pharmaceutical and Medical Resources:

   • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – Information on fentanyl and opioid use in the U.S. Website: nida.nih.gov
   • CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Data on opioid overdoses and naloxone access Website: cdc.gov
   • FDA (Food and Drug Administration) – Details on naloxone approvals and usage instructions Website: fda.gov

3. Books and Documentaries:

   • "American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts" by Chris McGreal (context on the opioid epidemic)
   • "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America" by Beth Macy (overview of fentanyl and opioid crisis)
   • The Pharmacist (Netflix documentary focusing on opioid overdoses and Narcan interventions)

4. Medical Research Articles:

   • New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) – Articles on the pharmacology of fentanyl and naloxone's clinical impact
   • The Lancet – Research on opioid dependency and emergency naloxone protocols

5. Public Health and Harm Reduction Organizations:

   • Harm Reduction Coalition – Guidance on naloxone distribution and overdose prevention programs
   • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Resources on opioid abuse and recovery options

6. Primary Case-Related Media:

   • "Kristin Rossum: American Beauty Murderer" on Snapped (for character exploration and timeline)