The Ripper Letters

The Ripper Letters refer to a series of letters sent to the media and police during the time of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in London in 1888. The letters, some signed with the name "Jack the Ripper," taunted the authorities and the public, claiming responsibility for the gruesome killings of several women. They heightened public fear and fascination with the case. While some letters were confirmed as hoaxes, others remain part of the mystery surrounding the identity of the killer, contributing to ongoing debates about their authenticity and significance in criminology and forensics.