Overview

• Johannes M., a 40-year-old palliative care physician, stands accused of killing 15 patients between September 2021 and July 2024.
• He allegedly administered an anaesthetic and a muscle relaxant to induce respiratory arrest and set fires in at least five cases to cover his actions.
• The trial opened on July 14 at a Berlin state court, marking the first major hearing in the high-profile proceedings.
• Prosecutors have asked for a finding of particularly serious guilt that would bar parole eligibility and ensure a life sentence.
• Investigators are reviewing about 96 additional suspicious deaths that could be linked to the doctor’s care.