The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper

The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper was a police investigation in the late 1970s and early 1980s targeting Peter Sutcliffe, a man responsible for murdering 13 women and injuring many others in northern England. The police used advances in forensic evidence, witness accounts, and patrols to identify and capture Sutcliffe. His arrest in 1981 led to his conviction for multiple murders. The case highlighted challenges in tracking serial offenders and prompted reforms in forensic and investigative methods, reflecting a significant chapter in UK criminal history.