Overview

• The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office charged a 40-year-old doctor with 15 counts of murder, accusing him of killing patients between September 2021 and July 2024.
• The doctor allegedly administered a combination of an anesthetic and a muscle relaxant without medical necessity, causing rapid respiratory arrest and death.
• Some of the victims' homes were reportedly set on fire by the suspect to obscure evidence of the murders.
• The accused has been in custody since August 2024, and prosecutors are seeking a lifelong professional ban against him.
• Authorities continue to investigate, conducting exhumations and reviewing patient records, with the potential for additional charges as more evidence emerges.