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German Doc Probed in Poison Death of 2 in Therapy

12 rushed to local hospital during session

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 20, 2009 7:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – A German doctor was being investigated today for possible homicide after two patients in his therapy group died of poisoning, reports AP. Twelve others were rushed to a local hospital after one called emergency services. One is in a coma. The doctor has admitted giving his patients various drugs and substances during the therapy session, according to officials.

A German doctor is being investigated for homicide after the death of two patients to whom he admitted giving various drugs and other substances.
A German doctor is being investigated for homicide after the death of two patients to whom he admitted giving various drugs and other substances.   (©Charles Williams)
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