- Hu Wanlin
Hu Wanlin (胡万林, born 1949,
Mianyang , China) is thought to be one of the world's most prolific medicalserial killer s. He was arrested for killing 146 people, but suspected of the deaths of more.Early life
Hu Wanlin was born in the city of
Mianyang ,Sichuan Province and only completed primary education. He was imprisoned for intentional homicide, swindling, and abducting and trafficking in women. While in prison in 1993, he opened a medical practice.Medical career
On release in 1997 he continued practicing medicine illegally in the northern
Shanxi Province and northwesternShaanxi Province where he started two hospitals. This continued untilFebruary 1998 , when he was banned by local authorities. Hu then went toHenan inJune 1998 .Hu's 'treatments' were thought to have resulted in the death of at least 146 people. The 'treatments' involved herbal preparations which were proved to contain high amounts of
sodium sulphate which is poisonous in large doses. He also employed the traditional practice ofqigong , in which the healer emitsqi from his body. The qi has curative powers, without physical contact being necessary. Hu became well-known, having his medical practice and "medical miracles" described by a well-known Chinese novelist, Ke Yunlu.Trial
Hu was arrested in
January 18 ,1999 inShangqiu , tried for practicing medicine without a license and convicted onOctober 1 ,2000 . He received 15 years imprisonment, suspension ofvoting rights for five years and a 150,000 yuan fine.As a direct result of the trial an official system of medical licensing was set up in China.
References
*Asian Economic News, January 25th 1999
*http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/english/200101/16/eng20010116_60559.html
*http://www.guardian.co.uk/shipman/Story/0,,192665,00.html
*http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/angels/male_nurses/11.html
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