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The Rest Is HistoryDecember 18, 2025

627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

About This Episode
Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the nightmarish crescendo of Victorian London’s darkest days, as Jack the Ripper’s killing spree culminates with his most horrifying murder so far. Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas – a year of bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, the private chat community hosted on Discord, and an exclusive t-shirt! Just go to https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join for yourself at any time at therestishistory.com or on apple podcasts. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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The Five
Hallie Rubenhold

Hallie Rubenhold, in whose book The Five, she gives very detailed accounts of the lives of the other victims, all of them expertly sourced, kind of drawing on all kinds of written material.

ASIN: B07Y8PZ7XV
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Nana
Émile Zola

I made the comparison with Zola's novel Nana about a courtesan in Paris. And this does all feel too literary, doesn't it?

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The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon cover

A series of four articles launched by Stead in 1885 detailing how members of the British elite were preying on the future of the British people.

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The Complete Jack the Ripper cover

A book by Donald Rumbelow that discusses the case of Jack the Ripper and includes theories about the witness Hutchinson's description of the suspect.

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde cover

A famous novella published in 1886 that tells the story of Dr. Jekyll, who creates a potion that transforms him into the evil Mr. Hyde.

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A Study in Scarlet cover
A Study in Scarlet
Arthur Conan Doyle

The most famous amateur detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes, made his debut in 1887 in a story called A Study in Scarlet.

ASIN: 0140439080
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Psychopathia Sexualis
Richard von Kraft-Ebing

In 1886, Kraft-Ebing published a vast compendium of sexual deviancy called Psychopathia Sexualis, which became very famous.

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