Victims and Families Speak Out
The tampered IV bags caused cardiac emergencies in 11 patients, with one fatality. Dr. Kaspar took an IV bag home to hydrate herself, unaware it was contaminated.
Her husband, John Kaspar, delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement, describing his grief. “There’s no closure. My best friend is gone,” he said.
After the sentencing, Kaspar told reporters, “Today marks the end of a beautiful part of my life, and tomorrow I’ll step in a different direction.”
Ortiz’s former neighbor, Roxanne Bogdan, also spoke outside the courtroom. “He’s going away forever, and that’s where he belongs,” she said.
Justice for Dr. Kaspar and Other Victims
Prosecutors argued that Ortiz was retaliating for professional disciplinary actions taken against him in 2018, 2021, and 2022. They alleged he tampered with IV bags out of spite, knowing the harm it would cause.
During the trial, defense witness Dr. Bobbie Jean Sweitzer suggested alternative explanations, including pre-existing patient conditions and potential medication errors. However, the jury rejected these arguments, returning guilty verdicts after about seven hours of deliberation.
