The Rest Is History 628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)
Dec 22, 2025
Dive into the chilling saga of Jack the Ripper as the hosts unveil prime suspects ranging from mad theories to royal cover-ups. They dissect the killer's sudden halt and explore bizarre claims about famous figures like Prince Albert Victor and Walter Sickert. With a nod to police investigations, they assess multiple candidates including George Chapman and Aaron Kosminski, and explain why a local butcher might be the most likely culprit. Prepare for a rollercoaster through history's darkest mysteries!
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Spectacle Drives Ripper Theories
- The public craves a spectacular culprit to match the melodrama of the Ripper crimes.
- People prefer sensational conspiracies over the idea of a local, anonymous killer.
Local Knowledge And Weekend Timings
- The murders cluster in a one-square-mile area and happen late at night on weekends or adjacent bank holidays.
- This pattern suggests a local man with area knowledge and time off from regular work.
Anatomical Knowledge Is Ambiguous
- The killer shows some anatomical familiarity but not necessarily surgical expertise.
- Familiarity with knives and innards suggests practical, not necessarily medical, experience.