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627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

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627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

13 HOURS AGO
The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

13 HOURS AGO
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Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom...

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The final atrocity attributed to Jack the Ripper marked a turning point not just in the case, but in how society perceived crime, class, and the vulnerability of women in Victorian England. This episode delves into the chilling details of a murder that transcended mere violence, becoming a cultural flashpoint.
07:10
Dr. Phillips suppressed the full details of the murder at the inquest.
27:59
Barnett insisted she be buried as Marie Jeannette Kelly, a name tied to her fabricated past
48:05
Richard Mansfield's performance as Mr. Hyde was so terrifying that audiences suspected him of being Jack the Ripper.
1:03:43
Krafft-Ebing introduced sadism as a clinical concept through analysis of the Ripper murders.

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What happened inside Miller's Court on the morning of the Ripper's most shocking crime?
00:00
Who was Mary-Jane Kelly beyond the myths—and what do we really know about her final hours?
10:29
How did the public turn a murdered woman into a symbol of resistance and tragedy?
31:12
Did W.T. Stead’s journalism expose truth—or create the monster he claimed to fight?
34:46
Was Jack the Ripper a madman, a product of society, or something entirely new in human evil?
51:09
What suspects remain, and what will the hosts reveal in their final verdict on the Ripper’s identity?
1:06:54

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