A German doctor, identified in reporting as Johannes M., goes on trial for the alleged killing of 15 patients and faces a verdict on Wednesday, according to South African outlet The Citizen and an IOL feed item. Prosecutors say the killings were driven by “lust for murder” and are seeking a life sentence. The case centers on allegations that the doctor killed patients under his care, though the reports provided do not include detailed specifics about the circumstances of the deaths or the doctor’s response. The coverage indicates that the court is scheduled to deliver its judgment after arguments from both sides. No additional outcomes, dates, or corroborating findings are stated in the supplied summaries beyond the fact that the trial concerns 15 deaths and that the prosecution is pursuing the maximum penalty. The doctor is accused of murder, and the verdict is expected following the proceedings.