Angel’s of Death are a type of criminal offender, often a type of serial killer, who is usually employed as a caregiver and intentionally harms or kills people under their care. They are often in a position of power and may decide the victim would be better off if they no longer suffered from whatever severe illness is plaguing them. This person then uses their knowledge to kill the victim.

Donald Harvey was an Angel of Death operating in Kentucky and Ohio throughout the 70’s and 80’s. He was convicted on 37 counts of murder, but it is alleged his victim count could be as high as 87.