Elizabeth Wettlaufer is escorted from the courthouse in Woodstock, Ont., Jan. 13. ( Dave Chidley / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo )The Canadian Press has learned that a former Ontario nurse accused of killing eight seniors in her care is expected to plead guilty to first-degree murder charges in their deaths at a court appearance on Thursday. Elizabeth Wettlaufer currently faces a total of 14 charges, including eight counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Former registered nurse killed eight residents of nursing homes in London and Woodstock, Ontario, between 2007 and 2014, police said. Elizabeth Wettlaufer faced eight counts of first-degree murder in the deaths.

Source: thestar May 31, 2017 20:03 UTC