The Death Shift

Archival Summary & Scope

In 1980s San Antonio, pediatric ICU nurse Genene Jones' shifts became synonymous with death as infants under her care mysteriously succumbed. This true crime narrative unravels the chilling story of Jones, a nurse who played "God" with children's lives, and the shocking institutional cover-up that enabled her murderous spree. From the hospital that concealed her crimes and shredded records, to her subsequent victims at a rural clinic, author Elkind meticulously chronicles Jones' rampage, her trials, and the dark aftermath. The book also exposes those responsible for obscuring the truth, detailing the ongoing efforts by victims' advocates to keep Jones behind bars.

"A horrifying true-life medical thriller..."—Publishers Weekly
"Gripping...A remarkable journalistic achievement!"—Newsweek
"Murder, madness, and medicine...superb!"—Library Journal
"Shocking...true crime reporting at its most compelling."—Booklist