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German Nurse Gets Life Sentence for Killing 10 Patients, Attempting 27 More

The court deemed his crimes of particular severity, curbing the usual possibility of release after 15 years.

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.