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Ex-nurse in court: 13 murders and overdoses shock the nation!
A verdict is expected in Aachen on November 5th, 2025 in the case of an ex-nurse who is accused of 13 murders and 24 attempted murders.
Ex-nurse in court: 13 murders and overdoses shock the nation!
Today at 12 p.m. a verdict was announced in the case of a 44-year-old ex-nurse at the Rhein-Maas Clinic in Würselen. The public prosecutor's office had demanded a long prison sentence and pleaded for four hours on behalf of the defendant, who faces a serious charge. According to the allegations, the ex-nurse illegally administered overdoses of painkillers and anesthetics to his patients in the palliative care unit, which, according to the prosecution, led to 13 murders and 24 attempted murders. The public prosecutor Marius Saalmann emphasized that the defendant knew that his actions could have fatal consequences and made it clear that he would never be allowed to work in the healthcare sector again.
The case casts deep shadows over the trust that patients place in medical staff. The defendant allegedly suffers from a personality disorder and exhibits narcissistic traits. This could be an explanation for his behavior, but his defense vehemently argues that he never intended to kill patients. They also doubted that the affected patients actually died from the doses administered, as many of them already suffered from serious illnesses such as heart disease or cancer. The defendant himself protests his innocence and claims that he believed he was helping the patients with sleeping pills.
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Although the verdict has been reached, the defendant's legal history may not be over yet. Regardless of the current case, he faces another trial as the investigation into other deaths that occurred while he was on duty continues. This not only causes unrest among the relatives of the affected patients, but also in the entire healthcare sector.
The topic of the responsibility of nursing staff also brings us to another exciting point: the meaning of terms like “ex”. The term is often used to refer to “past” or “former,” which is particularly relevant in a legal context. An example of this is the Latin phrase “ex officio,” which means “out of office.” In some cases, however, it is interpreted incorrectly, which leads to misunderstandings among the public, especially in reports or specialist articles. The correct use of such terms is essential to avoid misunderstandings.
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In summary, the situation surrounding the ex-caregiver is a serious matter that is causing a lot of discussion not only in court but also in society. It remains to be hoped that the affected patients and relatives will one day receive the answers they so urgently seek.