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Berlin Doctor Charged With Murder of 15 Patients Using Lethal Medication, Ages 25 to 94; Lifetime Ban Sought

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 04:45 PM

A 40-year-old palliative care doctor in Berlin, identified as Johannes M., has been charged with the murder of 15 patients, according to Berlin prosecutors. The victims included 12 women and 3 men, aged between 25 and 94, who were under his care between September 2021 and July 2024. Johannes M. allegedly administered a lethal combination of anesthetic and muscle relaxants to the patients without their knowledge or consent, leading to respiratory arrest and death within minutes. Most of the victims died in their own homes. In an attempt to cover up the crimes, Johannes M. is suspected of setting fire to the homes of some victims. He has been in custody since August 2024 and has not yet responded to the charges. Prosecutors are seeking a lifetime professional ban for the accused, citing his 'lust for killing'. The investigation continues, with 75 additional cases under review and five exhumations planned.

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Berlin doctor charged with murder after 15 patients die under palliative care https://t.co/d663Abswpm https://t.co/FfwqhOZ7V8

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Johannes M. is said to have killed at least fifteen of his patients. A palliative care specialist who knew him fleetingly tries to understand why the man got out of control. #Berlin https://t.co/WGMUsQRJ4N