Berlin Palliative Doctor Accused of Killing 10 Patients; Investigations Expand

Authorities allege the 40-year-old medic acted out of 'murderous intent,' with potential links to dozens of other deaths under review.

The Berlin-based palliative care doctor is accused of administering lethal drug mixtures to at least ten patients, allegedly without medical justification.
Initial investigations focused on four deaths, but further exhumations and case reviews have raised the confirmed total to ten, with more cases under examination.
Prosecutors believe the suspect acted out of 'murderous intent' rather than medical necessity, targeting patients who were not in critical end-of-life stages.
The investigation began after suspicious fires at patients' residences, which the doctor is also suspected of setting to cover up the alleged crimes.
Authorities are urging colleagues and families of former patients to come forward with information, as the doctor previously worked in multiple regions across Germany.