Who Was Jack the Ripper - Crime in Victorian England

Delve into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper in this 30-minute video from the Wondrium series "Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals." Explore the brutal murders that shocked Victorian London and remain unsolved to this day. Examine early crime scene investigation techniques and the emergence of forensic linguistics as tools to unravel the mystery. Analyze victim profiles, eyewitness testimonies, and the killer's modus operandi. Discover why this case became a media sensation and how it influenced the development of modern forensic science. Gain insights into the challenges of historical crime-solving and the evolution of investigative methods from the 19th century to the present day.

How Do We Know about Crime Methods?
The Story of Jack the Ripper
Modus Operandi for Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper Victim Profiles
Eyewitness Testimony Is Notoriously Unreliable
What Made the Hungarian Jew's Testimony Reliable?
Body of Catherine Eddowes Found
Early Use of Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Science Then and Now
Why Was Jack the Ripper a Media Sensation?