Jack the Ripper

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The mistery of

JACK the Ripper!

Introduction

This work propose to explore not only the murders and police investigations but also the historical and social context, trying to understand how these crimes influenced the society of the time and popular culture up to the present day.

The mutilations on his victims show that he knew anatomy, so he was probably a doctor or a butcher. With his crimes were violent, Jack the Ripper was intelligent and sneaky, always escaping without being seen, even in crowded places.

Jack the Ripper is the serial killer who operated in London between 1888 and 1891, in the district Whitechapel neighborhood, known for poverty and overcrowding. Although he has never been identified, he is one of the most famous criminals in history.

Who is Jack the Ripper?

precision

mutilation

initial attack

victim selection

murder sites

Where Jack the Ripper killed his victims?Whitechapel neighborhood

Who were the victims?generally prostitutes or poor women

MOdus operandi

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How did he attack his victims?The killer attacked women by strangling them or attacking them quickly.

where he performed the mutilations to his victims?Once dead, Jack performed the mutilations, focusing on the abdomen and internal organs.

Jack the Ripper was precision in the mutilations?The precision in internal mutilation, suggested that the killer had a basic knowledge of dissection, leading investigators to suspect that it could be a doctor.

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3 most famous letters

27 settembre 1888It is considered important because it was the first letter to introduce the name "Jack the Ripper". The letter, sent to the Central News Agency, contained mocking and threatening tones. The author boasted of his ability to commit murder and hinted at future crimes.

1 ottobre 1888The postcard referred to the murders of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes, which occurred on the same night. The author seemed to boast that he had carried out the two murders.

16 ottobre 1888This letter, sent to George Lusk, chairman of the Whitechapel Board of Trustees, was accompanied by a package containing half of a human kidney preserved in alcohol. The author claimed to have taken the kidney from one of his victims (probably Catherine Eddowes).

the five victims made by Jack the Ripper

Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols: Killed on 31 August 1888 in Buck’s Row, had her throat cut and wounds to the abdomen, but no organs removed. She was one of the first victims of the Ripper.Annie Chapman: Found dead on 8 September 1888 in Hanbury Street, suffered deep cuts to the throat and severe abdominal mutilation, with the removal of the uterus. Elizabeth Stride: Killed on 30 September 1888 in Dutfield’s Yard, found with her throat cut but not mutilated, probably due to the killer’s interruption. Catherine Eddowes: She too was killed on 30 September 1888 at Mitre Square, suffered throat cuts and severe mutilation, with the removal of a kidney and part of the uterus. Mary Jane Kelly: Killed on 9 November 1888 in her room at Miller’s Court, she was brutally mutilated, with her body disemboweled and almost completely dismembered.

The hunt for Jack the Ripper

Crime sceneInvestigations

Witness accounts

Basic Forencics

Post-MortrmExaminations

Surgeons analyzed the bodies for signs of skill in the mutilations (thought to be by someone with anatomical knowledge). available.

Focus on physical evidence (e.g., blood, clothing) but lacked preservation techniques used today.

No DNA analysis, fingerprinting, or blood tests available.

Investigation Methods of the Time

Relied heavily on eyewitness testimonies, though often inconsistent.

Suspects

Detectives

False Leads

Public Pressure

Overlapping Jurisdictions

Investigative challenges

Legacy of the investigation

Unsolved Case: Jack the Ripper was never caught, and the case remains a mystery.Impact on Policing: The investigation underscored the need for better forensic techniques and cross-jurisdictional coordination.Cultural Impact: The case continues to captivate historians, criminologists, and the public, becoming a global symbol of unsolved crime.

FROM HELL (2001)Jack the ripper (1998)Time after time (1979)

films and tv series

The mistery and history ofJack the ripper

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Early profiler who suggested the killer had little medical training.

Head of the Metropolitan Police.

Lead detective overseeing the case.

Dr. Thomas Bond

Sir Charles Warren

Frederick Abberline

An American doctor with a history of violence toward women.

A mentally ill Polish-Jewish immigrant.

A barrister who died soon after the murders.

Dr. Francis Tumblety

Aaron Kosminski

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