German medic wants to help Midlanders die A controversial German doctor who invented a suicide machine has revealed he has been contacted by desperate Midlanders – and is willing to help them die. Dr Roger Kusch, nicknamed ‘Doctor Death’ in his homeland, is one of Europe’s leading supporters of assisted suicide and claims he has helped people to take their own lives. The politician wants Germany to replace Switzerland as the destination of choice for suicidal people.
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