Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
Summary
A German doctor working in end-of-life care was found guilty of killing 15 patients and was sentenced to life in prison. The doctor used strong drugs to stop patients’ breathing without their permission and sometimes tried to burn their homes to hide his crimes.Key Facts
- The doctor is 41 years old and from Berlin, identified as Johannes M.
- He killed 12 women and 3 men between September 2021 and July 2024.
- He used anesthetics and muscle relaxants to cause death within minutes.
- He tried to cover up his actions by setting fires in victims’ homes at least 5 times.
- Authorities are still investigating many other possible deaths linked to him.
- The doctor admitted to killing people and expressed regret during the trial.
- Prosecutors said he had no clear reason for killing except the desire to kill.
- Similar cases in Germany include other healthcare workers convicted of killing patients.
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