In this episode, we explore the case of Harold Shipman, one of history’s most prolific serial killers. A trusted general practitioner in England, Shipman used his position and medical authority to murder an estimated 215+ patients over decades. We walk through his early life, medical career, how he concealed his crimes, the investigation that finally exposed him, and the lasting impact his case had on healthcare systems in the UK and beyond.
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