Murderous Minds: Harold Shipman
Harold Frederick "Fred" Shipman, a/k/a "Dr. Death," was an English general practitioner and a secretive serial killer. He is considered to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims. Delve into Shipman's twisted psychology to try and understand what turned him into such a cruel murderer and how he managed to get away with his killings for so long.
Harold Frederick "Fred" Shipman, a/k/a "Dr. Death," was an English general practitioner and a secretive serial killer. He is considered to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims. Delve into Shipman's twisted psychology to try and understand what turned him into such a cruel murderer and how he managed to get away with his killings for so long.
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