Jack the Ripper, an unidentified serial killer, terrorized London's Whitechapel district in 1888. His brutal murders of impoverished women remain shrouded in mystery, sparking fear and intense investigation. Known also as the Whitechapel Murderer and Leather Apron, the Ripper's identity remains unknown, making the case one of history's most infamous unsolved crimes. The murders, often involving mutilation, occurred within a defined geographical area and fueled public panic and intense media speculation. The lack of a definitive suspect has allowed numerous theories to emerge, making the case a source of continued fascination and debate.
September 1913: Police officials identify a journalist as the author of the "Dear Boss" letter and postcard.
In September 1913, police officials claimed to have identified a journalist, Tom Bullen, as the author of both the "Dear Boss" letter and the postcard sent to them during the Jack the Ripper investigation.
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1931: Journalist confesses to writing the "Jack the Ripper" letters.
In 1931, journalist Fred Best confessed that he and a colleague at The Star newspaper wrote the letters signed "Jack the Ripper" to increase public interest in the murders and keep the story in the news.
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2006: Jack the Ripper voted worst Briton in history.
In 2006, a BBC History magazine poll designated Jack the Ripper as the worst Briton in history.
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2015: Jack the Ripper Museum opens.
The Jack the Ripper Museum opened in east London in 2015, facing criticism from the Tower Hamlets mayor and protesters.
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2021: "Jack The Chipper" fish and chip shop protests.
In 2021, the opening of the second "Jack The Chipper" fish and chip shop in Greenwich sparked protests and boycott threats.
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