Beverley Allitt is a former nurse from England who gained notoriety in the 1990s for her involvement in a series of medical crimes. She was convicted of murdering four children and attempting to murder three others while working at the Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire. Allitt's actions led to significant changes in hospital protocols regarding patient safety and monitoring. In 1993, Allitt was arrested and later sentenced to 13 life terms in prison. Her case raised awareness about the potential dangers of healthcare professionals who may harm patients, prompting discussions about the importance of thorough background checks and oversight in the medical field.