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September 29, 2014

Australia's Dr Death - Philip Nitschke - is being investigated in 20 deaths

September 29, 2014/ Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

By Alex Schadenberg
International Chair - Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Alex Schadenberg

The Sydney Morning Herald is reported that Philip Nitschke, Australia's Dr Death, is being investigated in the deaths of up to 20 people with investigations occurring in every Australia State.

At the same time, Nitschke is promoting, online, updates to his suicide manual and he has launched a website in German to promote his suicide manuals and devices.

Paul Russell, the founder of HOPE Australia, is calling for a national inquiry into the suicide industry established by Philip Nitschke.

Warning - If you are having suicidal thoughts please seek help. Your Life Counts.

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