Florida Nurse Murders College Student With Lethal Drug

It was scary and confusing, and everyone in the Florida college town felt like a suspect.

The Mystique
6 min readJun 7, 2022
Michelle Herndon, the university girl murdered | Photo Credits: NBC News

Michelle Herndon was a student at the University of Florida (UF) and often suffered migraines due to academic stress. She tried different herbal remedies and medications, but nothing helped. It was not until Michelle met nurse Oliver O’Quinn that she found a way to relieve her pain. However, what began as a miracle cure ended in her death, and it took years and an international chase to find her murderer.

Finds A ‘Miracle’ Cure

Michelle with her best friend, Jessica Seipel (left) | Photo Credits: IMDb

Michelle, 24, was one of the most popular students at university, and everyone adored her for her upbeat personality. Besides excelling in quizzes and assignments, she was also a personal fitness trainer. She first met Oliver when he signed the lease and moved in with her best friend, Jessica Seipel, in 2005.

Oliver, 29, worked as a nurse at the UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Jessica often heard Michelle complain about her migraines, so she sought Oliver’s help. Although Oliver and Michelle had a casual…

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