Niels Hoegel

Niels Hoegel is a former nurse from Germany, infamous for being one of the most prolific serial killers in the country’s history. Convicted in 2019 for the murders of 85 patients, Hoegel committed his crimes by administering lethal injections to vulnerable hospital patients between 2000 and 2005. His actions were driven by a desire for attention, as he sought to impress colleagues by attempting to revive the patients he had harmed. Hoegel's case prompted a nationwide reevaluation of patient safety protocols in healthcare settings and sparked discussions about the psychological conditions of healthcare professionals involved in patient care.