Harold Shipman

Harold Shipman

Born

January 14, 1946

Died

January 13, 2004 (57 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Bestwood, Nottingham, England, UK

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.