The Ripper
★ 6.5 · 2020 · 50m · Documentary · Crime
For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.
Episodes
1. Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire51m · In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.
2. Between Now and Dawn48m · As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.
3. Reclaim the Night49m · Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.
4. Out of the Shadows47m · More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.More Like This
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