Frans Hooijmaijers

Murderer
264known / alleged victims (5 - 264)
Case Facts
Gender
male
Country
Netherlands
Location
Netherlands
Date of birth
???
Characteristics
poisoner
Victim profile
Men and women (patients)
Method of murder
Poisoning (insulin)
Date(s) of murder
1960's - 1971
Years active
1960–1971
Date of arrest
Status
Imprisoned

Sentenced to 13 years in prison on five counts in 1971

Case Summary

Name

Frans Hooijmaijers

Background

Frans Hooijmaijers was a nurse in the Netherlands who killed patients between 1960 and 1971.

The offence

He was believed to have killed a total of 264 people.

The modus operandi involved his work as a nursing home attendant and the killing of patients with insulin.

Sentencing

He was sentenced to 13 years in prison on five counts in 1971.

Other details

  • SEX: M
  • RACE: W
  • TYPE: S
  • MOTIVE: PC
  • VICTIMS: 264 suspected
  • DISPOSITION: 13 years on five counts, 1971.

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