Mary Ann Nichols

Mary Ann Nichols was a woman living in London during the late 19th century who became known posthumously as the first confirmed victim of Jack the Ripper, a notorious unidentified serial killer. She was murdered in 1888, and her death marked the beginning of a series of brutal crimes that shocked Victorian society. Nichols's murder highlighted the dangers faced by women in impoverished areas of London and remains a significant case in criminal history, contributing to ongoing interest and investigation into the Ripper's identity.