Jack the Ripper: seriemorderen fra Whitechapel

Jack the Ripper was an English serial killer. Between August and November 1888, he

murdered at least five women—all prostitutes—in or near the Whitechapel district of

London’s East End. Jack the Ripper was never identified or arrested. Today the

murder sites are the locus of a macabre tourist industry in London.

Is the identity of Jack the Ripper known.

Jack the Ripper is famous in part because his identity is unknown. For years people

have speculated about his identity. Commonly cited suspects include Montague

Druitt, a barrister and teacher with an interest in surgery; Michael Ostrog, a Russian

criminal and physician; and Aaron Kosminski, a Polish immigrant who lived in

Whitechapel.

Who were Jack the Ripper’s victims.

The five canonical victims of Jack the Ripper were Mary Ann Nichols (found August

31, 1888), Annie Chapman (found September 8, 1888), Elizabeth Stride (found

September 30, 1888), Catherine Eddowes (also found September 30, 1888), and

Mary Jane Kelly (found November 9, 1888). All the victims were prostitutes. All of

their corpses had been mutilated.

Where did Jack the Ripper commit the murders.

Jack the Ripper committed at least five murders in or near the Whitechapel district

of London’s East end .

What was unique about the murders committed by Jack the Ripper.