German doctor faces trial for alleged killings of 15 patients via lethal injections and arson to cover up crimes.

A German palliative care doctor, Johannes M., aged 40, faces trial for allegedly murdering 15 patients with lethal injections between 2021 and 2024. He is accused of administering a deadly cocktail of sedatives and muscle relaxants without consent, leading to respiratory failure. In some cases, he allegedly set fires to cover up his actions. A co-worker raised concerns after noticing multiple patient deaths linked to fires. If convicted, Johannes M. could receive a life sentence.