One of the questions I frequently get asked when doing radio or television interviews on Jack the Ripper is why is he so famous. After all, compared to several serial killers since, he was anything but prolific. I suppose that one of the reasons he endures is the name. read more
There are a few things that make Jack the Ripper famous: 1. The timing of the killings — basically at the introduction of what we now call “forensics” into official police processes, which meant detailed analysis of evidence left on the scene. read more
Hunting the ripper, even after the passage of over 120 years, is a fascinating past time in which we can all indulge and which really can, to paraphrase Agatha Christie’s famed detective get those little grey cells working overtime. read more
Jack the Ripper Guided Tours – Arguably one of the best reasons Jack the Ripper saga is still alive can be attributed to the Guided Jack the Ripper tours. They are London’s top attractions and draw a crowd of millions every year adding to the tourism and travel flow in the UK. read more