The Nurse, the Media, and the End of Life: Revisiting the Christène Malèvre Case

In 2003, French nurse Christène Malèvre was convicted of killing six patients. The case sparked outrage and raised ethical questions about end-of-life care. A France.tv video revisits the story, using archival footage from a 1998 television interview where Malèvre appeared. Benoît Chabert, lawyer for the Gutton family, stated, "She admitted to killing at least thirty patients." The video contrasts Malèvre's calm demeanor on television with the lawyers' accounts of the families' grief and anger. The video highlights the complexities of the case and the media's role in shaping public opinion. This case continues to generate debate on end-of-life care and media ethics in France.