628. Jack The Ripper: The Killer Unmasked (Part 5)

In this episode of "The Rest Is History," Tom and Dominic delve into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, meticulously examining a range of suspects from the wildly improbable, such as Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) and Prince Albert Victor, to more plausible candidates like George Chapman and Aaron Kosminski. They scrutinize historical documents, police reports, and witness accounts, dissecting the evidence and alibis for each suspect while also exploring various theories, including the "Jill the Ripper" concept and the Masonic conspiracy. Ultimately, they conclude that the Ripper was likely an anonymous local, possibly someone working in the slaughterhouses, whose identity remains unknown due to the case's complexities and the killer's disappearance or death.