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Caregiver Held in Pretrial Detention on Suspicion of Attempted Double Murder at Bad Vilbel Care Home

Prosecutors report life-threatening reactions in two residents following an allegedly non‑indicated medication.

Overview

  • Authorities say the 37-year-old allegedly gave a non-indicated medication to two 84-year-old residents on Friday evening.
  • Both victims were in life-threatening condition and received emergency treatment at hospitals.
  • Police arrested the suspect Saturday at his home in the Wetterau region and he was presented to an investigative judge on Sunday.
  • Prosecutors and police are examining whether additional similar incidents could be linked to improper treatment by the suspect.
  • Investigators have not disclosed a possible motive or the specific drug, citing the ongoing inquiry.