Berlin Palliative Care Doctor Investigated for Eight Murders, Over 40 Cases Under Review

Authorities suspect the doctor, already in custody, of killing patients with a mix of medications and covering up crimes with arson.

The 40-year-old Berlin-based palliative care doctor is accused of murdering at least eight patients and is under investigation for over 40 additional cases.
The alleged crimes were committed while the doctor worked for a care service, with patients reportedly not in terminal stages of illness at the time of their deaths.
Prosecutors allege the doctor acted out of 'murderous intent' and used a combination of medications to kill victims aged between 61 and 94 years old.
Investigations began after the doctor allegedly set fires at patients' homes to cover up the deaths, leading to suspicions and reports from the care service employer.
The case has drawn comparisons to other high-profile healthcare-related murders in Germany, such as the Niels Högel case, highlighting ongoing concerns about patient safety.