A palliative care specialist, Johannes M., has gone on trial in Berlin, accused of murdering 15 patients between 2021 and 2024. The doctor allegedly administered lethal injections of sedatives and, in some cases, set fire to the victims’ homes to conceal his crimes. Prosecutors assert that Johannes M. acted with a complete disregard for life, exploiting his patients’ trust as a physician, with the motivation behind the killings being described as “lust for murder.” Investigations into additional suspicious deaths, including that of Johannes M.’s mother-in-law, are still ongoing. This case bears a resemblance to previous instances of healthcare professionals committing similar crimes.
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In a case that captivated the world, Erin Patterson has been found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The jury reached their verdict after a lengthy trial, determining that Patterson deliberately poisoned a lunch with death cap mushrooms. Patterson was accused of preparing the meal, which included the deadly fungi, for her estranged in-laws and their guests. The trial revealed multiple alleged deceptions, including a fabricated invitation and attempts to cover up the poisoning, leading to the guilty verdict.
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Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three and attempting to murder a fourth with death cap mushrooms, claims the poisonings were accidental. She maintains she unknowingly added foraged mushrooms to a beef Wellington, inadvertently contaminating the meal served to her in-laws and a relative. Patterson admitted to lying about having cancer to justify the lunch gathering and later disposing of evidence, including a dehydrator and deleting photos from her phone. The prosecution contends the poisoning was deliberate, citing her avoidance of illness and the deliberate act of deception.
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