Dark Allegations: German Doctor Charged with Murdering 15 Patients

A German palliative care doctor has been charged with the murder of 15 patients, allegedly using lethal drugs to carry out the killings. Investigators believe additional victims may still be uncovered as legal proceedings continue.

A German palliative care physician has been charged with the shocking murders of 15 of his patients, raising alarm over accountability in medical practice. Prosecutors in Berlin allege that the 40-year-old doctor, whose identity has been withheld under German privacy laws, systematically administered lethal drugs—including anaesthetics and muscle relaxants—to his patients without their consent between September 2021 and July 2024.

The tragic victims include 12 women and three men, with ages ranging from 25 to 94. Initial suspicions arose when the doctor was arrested in August 2024 following the deaths of four patients under questionable circumstances. However, as investigations unfolded, law enforcement officials linked him to numerous other suspicious deaths, leading to plans for further exhumations of potential victims.

In a particularly chilling twist, prosecutors claim the suspect attempted to cover up his crimes by setting fire to the homes of some victims. Reportedly, he attempted to burn down the residence of a 76-year-old woman after killing her during a tragic incident in July 2024. Despite the failure of this attempt, the doctor assured a family member that no one was answering the door, further complicating the web of deceit surrounding his alleged activities.

As this harrowing case continues to unfold, authorities are pushing for a "lifelong professional ban" and "preventative detention" for the accused, who remains in custody as they seek to uncover the full extent of this disturbing situation in the realm of healthcare.