Harold Shipman: Dr. Death

Harold Shipman explores how a doctor used his medical knowledge and authority to murder 250 patients and cover up the true causes of their deaths. It discusses Shipman's path to become a physician, his crimes, and the following investigation. Features include a glossary, a timeline, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Sources for further research Table of contents Notorious serial killers have long captured the public imagination, inspiring feelings of shock, disgust, and fear. The frightening, unimaginable murders raise countless questions. When these high-profile criminals strike, the public closely follows the news as law enforcement works to identify, track, and arrest them. The Serial Killers series examines several infamous cases, detailing the lives of the killers, how they were eventually caught, and the societal impact of their terrible crimes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.