This episode provides a historical overview of the Whitechapel murders that occurred in London's East End between 1888 and 1891. It examines the difficulty in definitively identifying Jack the Ripper's victims, noting that while eleven deaths were included in the official file, only five are commonly accepted as his. The text details the timeline of these murders, from Emma Smith to Frances Coles, and discusses key aspects of the investigation, including suspects like "Leather Apron," the emergence of the "Jack the Ripper" name, and the public's reaction. Ultimately, the source chronicles the events and uncertainties surrounding this infamous period in criminal history.
