Overview
- Police and prosecutors in North Rhine–Westphalia say the inquiry has expanded from two to seven suspected counts of disturbing the peace of the dead.
- The 39-year-old former hospital worker was arrested on Saturday and an investigating judge ordered pretrial detention.
- Video recordings attributed to the suspect were found on seized data carriers during a forensic review, strengthening the initial suspicion.
- Investigators report the alleged incidents occurred at the Bünde hospital, where the suspect had performed auxiliary and cleaning duties, including in pathology, until June 2025.
- Standard measures included a search of the suspect’s apartment and collection of a saliva sample as the investigation continues.