Peter Sutcliffe

Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the "Yorkshire Ripper," was a British serial killer active in the late 1970s. He was convicted in 1981 for the murders of 13 women and the attempted murder of 7 others, primarily targeting sex workers in West Yorkshire. Sutcliffe's brutal crimes shocked the UK, leading to extensive media coverage and public fear. His case highlighted issues surrounding policing, victim support, and societal attitudes towards women. Sutcliffe's mental health struggles were debated during his trial, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment, where he died in 2020.