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Jack the Ripper

Someone in London murdered and mutilated a number of prostitutes during the autumn of 1888; the press went into a frenzy, politicians pointed the finger at each other, hoaxers polluted the investigation and one of several nicknames stuck: Jack the Ripper.
Jack the Ripper - A Profile
Your Guide introduces Jack the Ripper, historical bogeyman, infamous English legend and the first serial killer adopted by the modern media.
Casebook: Jack The Ripper
Casebook is the premier site for Jack the Ripper, filled with essays, discussions and reviews alongside the more common list of suspects and sources; it really should be your first stop for Ripper information. The site is also available on a CD-Rom; unfortunately, many thousands of forum threads are only available on the CD-Rom.

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