Overview
- The offenses occurred between December 2023 and May 2024 at a hospital in Würselen near Aachen.
- Prosecutors said he injected large doses of morphine and midazolam to reduce his workload during night shifts.
- The conviction covers 10 murders and 27 attempted murders, and the 44-year-old defendant has not been publicly named.
- Investigators have ordered exhumations to identify additional possible victims, which could lead to further trials.
- He was arrested in 2024 after unusual patient deteriorations raised internal suspicions, and he retains the right to appeal.