As far as the hiring team at Dallas Medical Center knew, their newest doctor, Christopher Duntsch, was a well-respected neurosurgeon with an impressive CV and a bright future ahead. But within his first week of operating privileges he would kill one patient and maim another. 

Jenn walks Joe through the disturbing story of “Dr. Death” and the medical system that failed to stop him. 

CW: graphic descriptions of botched surgery

This is the short version, so if you want to know more, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction to hear full-length primers on Christopher Duntsch and Paolo Macchiarini as well as episode by episode coverage of Dr. Death Seasons 1 and 2.We’ll also cover The Ritual and the horrific true story of Anna Ecklund. 

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