German 'doctor death' goes on trial for 15 murders
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Johannes M., a 40-year-old palliative care specialist, is accused of killing 15 patients via lethal injections in Berlin between September 2021 and July 2024. The victims, aged 25 to 94, died without consent, using anesthetics and muscle relaxants. Investigators suspect further crimes, with 96 additional cases still under review. The case gained attention when a co-worker raised alarms about unusual patient deaths linked to fires. Johannes M. has a background in radiology and a doctoral thesis focusing on motives behind killings, highlighting the complexities of the situation.
A German doctor is on trial for killing 15 patients with lethal injections during his employment in Berlin, prompting fears of many more victims.
Johannes M., aged 40, allegedly administered a deadly combination of sedatives without patient consent, causing death by respiratory arrest.
Investigations have unveiled a total of 96 suspicious cases linked to Johannes M., raising concerns about the extent of his actions and criminal behavior.
The suspect, referred to as 'doctor death', had previous training as a radiologist and submitted a thesis examining the motives behind murders.
Read at The Local Germany
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