Grieving Husband Links Mother-in-Law's Death to Wife's Alzheimer's in New Documentary
- Grieving son-in-law of Harold Shipman's final victim blames his wife's death on the stress of her mother's murder.
- Phill Woodruff, who lost his mother to Harold Shipman, believes the tortuous murder trial caused his wife's death.
- The son-in-law expresses confusion and sorrow over the tragic events surrounding both his mother and wife.
In a poignant revelation, Phil, a grieving husband, shares how the traumatic loss of his mother-in-law at the hands of notorious serial killer Harold Shipman has deeply affected his wife, Angela, who suffered from Alzheimer's before her death. In the upcoming Channel 5 documentary, *The Trial of Harold Shipman*, Phil expresses his belief that the emotional turmoil stemming from Kathleen Grundy's murder contributed significantly to Angela's decline. Kathleen, who died in 1998, was initially thought to have passed away peacefully, but her will was later discovered to have been altered to benefit Shipman. Phil recalls the shock and horror Angela experienced upon learning of the changes to her mother's will, which left her £380,000 estate to the very doctor who had taken her life. Shipman, often referred to as "Dr. Death," is infamously recognized as one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims during his tenure as a GP in Greater Manchester. He was convicted of murder and forgery on January 27, 2000, after a lengthy trial that revealed the extent of his crimes. During the trial, the judge commended the courage of the victim's families who testified, acknowledging the emotional toll of the proceedings. Following his conviction, Shipman died by suicide in prison in 2004. Phil reflects on the impact of Shipman's actions, noting that Angela's distress over his suicide further compounded her trauma, ultimately contributing to her own health struggles and passing.