Overview

• The Berlin-based physician has been formally charged with the murder of 15 patients, with incidents spanning from 2021 to 2024.
• The accused allegedly administered a fatal mixture of medications to patients without medical justification, targeting individuals not in acute end-of-life phases.
• Authorities report that the doctor attempted to conceal the murders by setting fires at victims' residences, which initially triggered the investigation.
• The case has grown significantly since the physician's arrest in August 2024, with forensic reviews and exhumations uncovering more victims.
• Investigators are now reviewing 75 additional cases and planning further exhumations, signaling the potential for more charges as the inquiry continues.