In this episode, Anna and Jessica delve into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, exploring the historical context, the canonical five victims, and the brutal nature of the murders. They discuss the backgrounds of the victims, the societal conditions of Victorian London, and the chilling letters attributed to the killer. The conversation also covers various theories and suspects, including modern DNA evidence and the ongoing fascination with the case, highlighting the complexities and unresolved nature of this historical mystery.
00:00 Introduction to Jack the Ripper
04:32 Mary Ann Nichols: The First Victim
08:19 Annie Chapman: The Second Victim
12:09 Elizabeth Stride: The Third Victim
14:32 Catherine Eddowes: The Fourth Victim
20:20 Mary Jane Kelly: The Final Victim
23:45 The Investigation and Letters from Jack
32:10 Martha Tabram
35:18 Rose Mylet
37:41 Alice Mackenzie
39:36 The Pinchin Street Torso
42:00 Francis Cole
44:15 Suspects in the Ripper Case
48:30 Aaron Kosminski
51:42 Dr. Tumblety
54:38 James Maybrick
56:54 Walter Sickert
58:42 Thomas Cutbush
01:00:10 Final Thoughts on the Ripper Case
Sources:
🔪 https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/jack-the-ripper
🔪https://nypost.com/2025/02/15/world-news/jack-the-rippers-identity-revealed-after-dna-breakthrough-historian/
🔪https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper
🔪https://www.casebook.org/intro.html
🔪https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/
🔪https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-ripper-victims
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