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Jack the Ripper Murder Spree (jan 1, 1888 – aug 7, 1888)

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One of the most infamous criminal investigations in history begins as Jack the Ripper brutally murders at least five women in Whitechapel. The Metropolitan Police struggle to track the elusive killer, as forensic science is in its infancy. The case remains unsolved, but the investigation leads to advancements in police procedures, including the use of crime scene photography and suspect profiling.

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jan 1, 1888
aug 7, 1888
~ 7 months

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