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Innledning
In the late 1800s, the East End of London was plagued by a series of murders that sent terror throughout the city. Within just a few months, five women were brutally killed, leading to a widespread panic among the citizens of London.

The killer, known as Jack the Ripper or the Whitechapel murderer, became infamous for the gruesome nature of the crimes.

Despite numerous investigations and countless theories, the true identity of Jack the Ripper remains a mystery to this day. Nevertheless, his notoriety as one of history's most infamous serial killers has spread around the world.

The exact number of women killed by the Ripper remains a mystery. While it is widely believed that he killed at least five women, some researchers argue that there may have been more victims.

All of the women were prostitutes, and most were in their late thirties or early forties at the time of their death. Despite numerous attempts to solve the case and identify the killer, the identity of Jack the Ripper remains unknown to this day.

Innholdsfortegnelse
Introduction
Historical background
The Murders
The evidence
The suspects
Conclusion

Utdrag
Historical background
During the late 19th century, prostitution was a prevalent profession in the East End of London, with an estimated 55,000 prostitutes in the city, equating to one prostitute for every 12 men.

Despite being legal, there were not many brothels in the area, but instead men could find prostitutes in some rooming houses.

The majority of the women were in their twenties and many were infected with sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea. Some prostitutes who survived their illnesses would eventually leave the profession, settle down, and even marry former clients.

The Murders
In the span of just three months, from August to November 1888, a series of gruesome murders took place that shook the city of London to its core. According to reports in The Star newspaper at the time, "No murder was ever more brutally done."

The Ripper became notorious for his brutal techniques, which involved strangling the women he targeted, slitting their throats and mutilating their bodies. He would also remove organs and body parts from some of his victims after killing them on the streets.