
The strange case of Dr. Kappler: the doctor who became a killer
True crime, Biography, General non-fiction, Psychology
Human-narrated audio
Summary
While on vacation in 1990, retired anesthesiologist John Kappler purposely drove his car into two pedestrians, killing one. He claimed he was responding to voices in his head. Kappler had attempted to kill patients more than once during his career… but was allowed to continue working. Ablow, a psychiatrist, journalist, and friend of Kappler's victim, discusses the case. Some strong language and some violence