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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Brazilian doctor killed 7 patients to free up hospital beds, police say

By Marilia Brocchetto, CNN

updated 5:24 AM EDT, Thu March 28, 2013
Virginia Helena Soares de Souza is charged with killing hospital patients to free up beds in the facility. 
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/28/world/americas/brazil-doctor-deaths/

(CNN) -- A Brazilian doctor appeared in court for allegedly killing seven patients to free up hospital beds in the southeast city of Curitiba.
Virginia Helena Soares de Souza recruited a group of doctors to help administer lethal doses of anesthetics, sedatives and painkillers, according to authorities.
In addition, the group allegedly altered oxygen levels for patients, leading to deaths by asphyxiation, police said.

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