— The physician administered a lethal mixture of various medications

July 9, 2026

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A Berlin court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a German doctor to life in prison on charges of murdering 15 of his patients who were under palliative care, in a case involving allegations he torched the homes of victims to try to cover up the crimes.

The 41-year-old doctor, who has only been identified as Johannes M. in line with Germany's privacy rules, went on trial nearly a year ago at a Berlin state court.