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John Bodkin Adams (January 21, 1899 — July 4, 1983) was a British general practitioner and suspected serial killer. Between 1946 and 1956, 163 of his patients likely died while in comas, which was deemed to be worthy of investigation. In addition, 132 out of 310 patients had left Adams money or items in their wills. He was tried and acquitted for the murder of one patient in 1957.

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  1. Acquitted of murder on April 15, 1957

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