Palliative Care Doctor Accused of Murdering 15 Patients in Berlin Trial
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor is standing trial in Berlin, accused of murdering at least 15 patients between September 2021 and July 2024. Prosecutors allege he acted out of treachery and base motives, with wiretapped phone conversations with his wife serving as key evidence. In these intercepted calls, the defendant reportedly described his actions as moral behavior executed through wrong means, claiming society was not yet ready for legal changes regarding euthanasia. He admitted to using drugs partly for therapy and partly to kill, stating he gave injections to hasten death. The conversations also revealed discussions on covering up crimes, including forging signatures and creating explanatory information sheets. Since his arrest in August 2024, investigations have expanded to over 70 cases. Parallel proceedings include plans to exhume a body in Croatia for further examination. The trial, which began in July 2025, continues with hearings scheduled through August 2026. Detectives testified that the doctor did not kill randomly but planned his actions carefully, expressing annoyance at his own criminal mistakes rather than remorse for the killings.
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Palliative Care Doctor Accused of Murdering 15 Patients in Berlin Trial
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor is standing trial in Berlin, accused of murdering at least 15 patients between September 2021 and July 2024. Prosecutors allege he acted out of treachery and base motives, with wiretapped phone conversations with his wife serving as key evidence. In these intercepted calls, the defendant reportedly described his actions as moral behavior executed through wrong means, claiming society was not yet ready for legal changes regarding euthanasia. He admitted to using drugs partly for therapy and partly to kill, stating he gave injections to hasten death. The conversations also revealed discussions on covering up crimes, including forging signatures and creating explanatory information sheets. Since his arrest in August 2024, investigations have expanded to over 70 cases. Parallel proceedings include plans to exhume a body in Croatia for further examination. The trial, which began in July 2025, continues with hearings scheduled through August 2026. Detectives testified that the doctor did not kill randomly but planned his actions carefully, expressing annoyance at his own criminal mistakes rather than remorse for the killings.
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