Jack the Ripper

In this episode, we delve deep into the mystery of Jack the Ripper, exploring not just the notorious list of suspects, but also the harsh reality of life in Victorian London's Whitechapel in 1888. We cover the desperate social conditions, the tragic narratives of the five canonical victims, and the police and community’s intense efforts to catch the elusive murderer amidst widespread media fear-mongering. The episode also examines key suspects, such as Aaron Kosminski, Montague DeWitt, and Walter Sickert, and discusses modern forensic possibilities like DNA evidence from a crime scene shawl. Despite over a century passing, the fascination with Jack the Ripper's unsolved case remains, inviting viewers to ponder what clue might finally unravel this enduring mystery.

00:00 Introduction to Jack the Ripper

00:33 Setting the Scene: Victorian London

01:41 The Victims' Stories

03:39 The Nature of the Crimes

04:42 Police Investigation and Profiling

04:59 The Profile of Jack the Ripper

05:36 Public Panic and Vigilante Actions

05:56 Media's Role in the Investigation

06:24 Letters from the Ripper

07:25 The Unsolved Mystery

08:06 Modern Theories and DNA Evidence

09:01 Suspects and Theories

09:38 Reflecting on the Ripper Case

09:51 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.

Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.

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