Was Jack the Ripper the first famous serial killer?

For years the crimes of Jack the Ripper have inspired both horror and intrigue. There are many theories as to the identity of the killer, but few are based on facts. To this day his reign of terror remains one of history's greatest mysteries – motiveless, unmatched in brutality, and still unsolved. read more

Jack the Ripper is the best-known name for an unidentified serial killer generally believed to have been active in the largely impoverished areas in and around the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. read more

In Greek mythology we meet the first serial killer in popular culture. Procrustes, also known as "the stretcher,” is a legendary killer from Attica that kept a house by the side of a busy road where he offered hospitality to passing strangers. read more

Jack the Ripper, famous serial killer, finally identified A knife allegedly used by serial killer Jack the Ripper is displayed at a press preview of the 'Jack the Ripper and the East End' exhibition at Museum in Docklands, in London, on May 14, 2008. read more