Jack the Ripper is a notorious and unidentified serial killer who terrorized the Whitechapel district of London in the late 1800s. His crimes occurred between August and November 1888, and his true identity has never been conclusively determined. The nickname "Jack the Ripper" comes from a letter allegedly sent by the killer to the London police.
Jack the Ripper targeted female prostitutes who worked in the impoverished areas of Whitechapel. While the exact number of his victims is debated, it is generally believed that he murdered at least five women. These victims, known as the "canonical five," are:
Mary Ann Nichols (August 31, 1888): Nichols, also known as Polly, was the first victim attributed to Jack the Ripper. Her body was discovered in Buck's Row (now Durward Street). She had been slashed across the throat and abdomen.
Annie Chapman (September 8, 1888): Chapman was found murdered in the backyard of 29 Hanbury Street. Her throat was cut, and her abdomen was mutilated. This case intensified the fear and panic in the community.
Elizabeth Stride (September 30, 1888): Stride's body was discovered in Dutfield's Yard. Unlike the previous victims, her throat was slashed, but her body was not subjected to further mutilation. Some speculate that the killer was interrupted during this attack.
Catherine Eddowes (also known as Kate; September 30, 1888): Eddowes was killed on the same night as Elizabeth Stride, but her body was discovered in Mitre Square. She suffered extensive facial mutilations, and her throat and abdomen were slashed.
Mary Jane Kelly (November 9, 1888): Kelly's murder was particularly brutal. Her body was found in her room on Miller's Court. Kelly's face was almost unrecognizable due to extensive mutilations, and her body was eviscerated.
These five victims, whose murders were attributed to Jack the Ripper, played a significant role in shaping the legend and notoriety of the infamous serial killer. The mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper's identity and the brutal nature of the crimes continue to captivate and intrigue people to this day.
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