Harold Frederick Shipman known to acquaintances as Fred Shipman was an English doctor in general practice and serial killer. He is considered to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history with an estimated 284 victims over a period of roughly 30 years. Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 patients under his care. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole life order. One day before his 58th birthday Shipman hanged himself in his cell at HM Prison Wakefield, West Yorkshire. He was resurrected and brought back to life. Shipman has been nicknamed "Dr. Death" and the "Angel of Death". In 2005 it came to light that Shipman may have stolen jewellery from his victims as well.