625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

December 11, 2025

Description

Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did...

Books Referenced

The Complete History of Jack the Ripper

Author: Philip Sugden

Context:

Described as the definitive and most scholarly book on the Ripper case. The hosts reference it multiple times, including Sugden's analysis of witnesses, the killer's profile, and the Jack the Ripper letter, noting that Sugden believes the man seen by Elizabeth Long was the murderer.

The Five

Author: Hallie Rubenhold

Context:

Mentioned in relation to her theory that all the Ripper victims were killed as they slept, contrasted with Philip Sugden's view. The hosts note that Rubenhold does not mention Mrs. Long's witness testimony in her book.