History's Mysteries: The Hunt for Jack the Ripper (2000)
Genres - Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Law & Crime, True Crime |
Run Time - 50 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Rose of Sharon Winter
This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. Still the name of Jack the Ripper evokes terror. England's most famous murderer has left a legacy of fear ever since he prowled the streets of Victorian era London. And yet his identity has never been established. This episode investigates the facts and theories that surround the enigmatic figure who killed for sport. Archival photographs and journals, along with commentary by historians, tell the story of the unknown killer, known only as Jack the Ripper.
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investigation, Jack-the-Ripper, killer, killing, serial-killer, Victorian
