GP who revelled in black humour

HAROLD Shipman displayed a sick and twisted sense of humour when dealing with the families of his victims.

GP who revelled in black humour
Sat, 20 Jul, 2002 - 01:00
Ashley Broadley

When he was asked in February 1998 how long cancer sufferer Harold Eddleston had to live, Shipman replied: “I wouldn’t buy him any Easter eggs.”

Shipman killed Mr Eddleston four days later.

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