Dr Death Crimes
How did Dr Death evade accountability for years?
4.7 (40)
56 mins
Discover the disturbing case of Dr Death, also known as Christopher Duntsch, whose surgeries left patients harmed or dead. Uncover the systemic failures, ignored warnings, and investigation that finally brought him to justice.
Ep 1:
The Surgeon Who Wasn't
Meet Christopher Duntsch: a charming, credentialed neurosurgeon whose glowing resume hid fraud, addiction, and a chilling secret life that would soon cost lives.
Ep 2:
Trust Betrayed on the Table
A childhood friend, a schoolteacher, and others place their trust in Duntsch's hands—only to discover his 'routine' surgeries were anything but survivable.
Discussions (4)
Jeffrey
Level 9 · 5 mo agoThe variance between his ego and his inability to identify an esophagus is statistically significant. Hospitals bypassing the Data Bank to protect revenue is the real pathology here.
Christine
Level 10 · 5 mo agoIt makes me sick that Baylor gave him a letter of recommendation. They knew he was dangerous and did NOTHING. That is absolutely despicable. They chose money over patients and it is terrifying.
Austin
Level 7 · 5 mo agoActually, the Data Bank loophole is accurate. Hospitals prioritize protecting revenue over patient safety.
