Key Facts
Status: Unsolved
Also known as: Whitechapel Murders, Whitechapel murderer
Coverage: 12 timeline events, 17 persons, and 10 locations
Sources collected: 315 sources
Jack the Ripper
Overview
Case Overview
Jack the Ripper is the name given to the unidentified killer associated with the Whitechapel murders in London in 1888, including the later-designated 'canonical five' victims. The crimes, the taunting correspondence attributed to the killer, and the enduring uncertainty over the murderer's identity have made the case one of the world's most famous unsolved homicide investigations.
Case At A Glance
Canonical Five were killed by one unidentified offender
Moderate confidence
Status
Unsolved
Primary location
Buck's Row, Whitechapel
Open question
Was Elizabeth Stride interrupted before mutilation, or was she killed by another offender?
Latest timeline item
Jan 13, 2025: Demand for New Inquest based on Shawl DNA
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Most FamousTop UnsolvedVictorian Era
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London1880sserial killerunsolvedVictorian eraWhitechapelletter writerDNA evidenceAaron Kosminski
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