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Harold Shipman

Acting•Born January 14, 1946•Died January 13, 2004 (age 57)•Bestwood, Nottingham, England, UK

Biography

Harold Frederick Shipman, known to acquaintances as Fred Shipman, was an English general practitioner who is believed to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. On 31 January 2000, he was found guilty of the murder of 15 patients under his care; his total number of victims was approximately 250.