Jack the Ripper. The name alone conjures images of gaslit alleyways and unspeakable horrors in Victorian London. But beyond the sensationalism lies a chilling piece of history. In the autumn of 1888, a serial killer terrorized the Whitechapel district, preying on impoverished prostitutes.
While numerous theories and suspects have emerged over the decades, the true identity of 'Jack' remains a mystery. The canonical five victims – Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly – were brutally murdered, their bodies often mutilated in a manner suggesting anatomical knowledge.
The Ripper's crimes sparked widespread panic and social unrest, highlighting the stark poverty and inequality of the era. The unsolved case continues to fascinate and horrify, serving as a grim reminder of a dark chapter in London's past and the enduring power of unsolved mysteries.
