Germanwings co-pilot contacted dozens of doctors before suicidal plane crash

Andreas Lubitz
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Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who killed 150 people by crashing a plane into the French Alps on March 24, apparently contacted dozens of doctors before the fateful flight.

However, it is unclear what condition Lubitz was seeking treatment for, Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin told The Associated Press. Robin is leading the investigation into the crash.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.