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He is believed to have killed up to, but possibly more, than 250 people. Which one of them is my great aunt it is belived to have killed twice as much.
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Where did Harold Shipman kill at?
I believe most of the murders were committed at the homes of the victims. Many of them were elderly and Dr. Shipman made house calls. An overdose of a painkiller was the usual method to his madness.
Was Harold Shipman a kidnapper?
No. Dr. Harold Shipman was not a kidnapper; rather, he poisoned an estimated 250 of his patients, many of whom died in their homes, thinking that their beloved doctor was only doing what was best for them.
Why did Harold Shipman kill so many people?
Officially, Dr. Harold Shipman murdered at least 215 of his patients - 171 women and 44 men ranging in age from 41 to 93. After a year-long public inquiry, the 2,000-page report into his 23-year murder spree was released by High Court Judge Dame Janet Smith. The records of nearly 500 patients of Shipman's who died while in his care between 1978 and 1998 were scrutinized in the investigation. Is it hard to determine a serial killer who has a job dealing with old people and that many persons believe they died of natural causes.
What are the pros and cons of Dr. Harold Shipman?
Shipman really didn't have many 'pros' except for the fact that in his early career he may have saved lives before he began to take them.
Did Harold Shipman have a mental disorder?
Harold Shipman, a British doctor and serial killer, was found to have narcissistic traits but there was no evidence of a diagnosable mental disorder. He was convicted of killing 15 patients but suspected of many more, demonstrating a pattern of deceit and manipulation rather than mental illness.
What could have been done to prevent Harold shipman killing so many people?
Very little within the regulations of the time. Subsequent changes have been made to help prevent any re-occurrence of the offence.
Did Dr Shipman commit suicide?
Yes, Dr. Shipman hung himself in prison on 14 Jan., 2004.
Why did Harold Shipman get way with the murders for so long?
Harold Shipman was a doctor, which granted him access to controlled substances. He used this privilege to administer lethal doses to his patients, disguising their deaths as natural causes. Shipman exploited his position of trust and the lack of oversight within his practice to avoid detection for an extended period.
When did Harold shipman commit his crimes?
Harold Shipman committed his crimes between the years of 1975 and 1998. He was a British general practitioner who is considered one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Shipman was convicted of 15 murders but is believed to have killed many more patients.
How many people is in Harold Goodwin's army?
25
What did Harold Shipman hope to gain from these murders?
Dr. Shipman is a very interesting case. I believe the primary reason for the murders of so many of his patients was one of gain. He profitted from their death, whether it was cash, cars, real estate or other types of wealth. But I don't think it was the sole reason. I believe that as time went on Shipman began to enjoy the deaths just for themselves. As American Dr. H.H. Holmes did in 19th century Chicago, so too did Shipman. Holmes killed primarily for profit but it is also known that he waited outside his personally constructed 'gas chamber' listening to his victims gasping for breath, enjoying the entire process. Shipman and Mudgett (Holmes real name) were 'cut from the same cloth'.
What could have been done to prevent the Shipman murders?
It's true that hindsight is 20/20. Someone should have investigated into why Shipman's patients were dropping like flies. Death certificates with Shipman's name on them were far too many to be a natural occurance.
