Who Was Jack The Ripper?
The year 1888 in London, England, saw the emergence of one of the planet’s most iconic serial murderers. Stories about him would terrify the district of Whitechapel, an impoverished area of the city from where he found his victims. The killer’s notoriety has seen him become a global legend: He is typically known as Jack the Ripper.
Only 5 murders were officially committed by Jack the Ripper, although it is possible that he had many more victims. He was known for cutting his victims open, mutilating their genitals, and also removing their organs. Another factor that helps make Jack the Ripper such a legend is that he was never caught. Here is a look at some of the most likely candidates.
