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

Philip Sugden

He writes about the quest for the identity of Jack the Ripper, and he says just up front, where anything at all bearing upon the killer's identity ha…

Alan Moore

The idea that it could just have been some random psycho... is not something that people really want to contemplate.

Stephen Knight

So this ends up being turned into perhaps the single most notorious book ever written about Jack the Ripper.

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Who are the prime suspects for the identity of Jack the Ripper? Why did he suddenly halt his hellish killing spree, and never strike again? And, once and for all, who really was Jack the Ripper…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reveal, with shocking melodrama, the true identity of one of the world’s most mysterious serial killers: Jack the Ripper… _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ 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/giftsAnd of course, you can still join for yourself at any time at therestishistory.com or on apple podcasts. _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/restishistory⁠ It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ 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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Philip Sugden

The host mentions Philip Sugden's book to highlight its comprehensive analysis of the Jack the Ripper case and the on…

Alan Moore

The host mentions 'From Hell' to illustrate the sensational nature of the Jack the Ripper story and how it has led to…

Stephen Knight

The host discusses the flawed theory surrounding Prince Albert Victor's involvement in the Jack the Ripper murders as…

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

The host mentions Lewis Carroll in the context of discussing various famous Victorians who have been speculated to be…

Jack the Ripper's Bedroom

The host discusses the theories surrounding Walter Sickert's potential involvement in the Jack the Ripper case, parti…

Darwin

The host mentions Darwin in the context of a kleptomaniac who was given various books, including one by Darwin, while…

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Philip Sugden

Best for true crime enthusiasts and history buffsOften cited around search for Jack the Ripper

“Robert House did loads of research on Kosminski's background and has turned up lots of stuff that actually supersedes the description in Philip Sugden's book.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: search for Jack the Ripper

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Key quote: “He writes about the quest for the identity of Jack the Ripper, and he says just up front, where anything at all bearing upon the killer's identity has come to light, it has proved at best inconclusive, at worst downright fraudulent.”

The host mentions Philip Sugden's book to highlight its comprehensive analysis of the Jack the Ripper case and the ongoing fascination with the killer's identity. Sugden's insights are used to draw parallels between the Ripper's elusive nature and the broader human desire for sensational narratives around crime.

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Alan Moore

Best for Fans of true crime and historical conspiraciesOften cited around Jack the Ripper conspiracy

“It inspired From Hell, the Alan Moore animated novel, which in turn inspired the Johnny Depp film.”

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Trigger: Jack the Ripper conspiracy

For: Fans of true crime and historical conspiracies

Key quote: “The idea that it could just have been some random psycho... is not something that people really want to contemplate.”

The host mentions 'From Hell' to illustrate the sensational nature of the Jack the Ripper story and how it has led to numerous conspiracy theories. The film adaptation serves as a lens through which to explore the dramatic and often melodramatic narratives that surround historical events like these.

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Stephen Knight

Best for Those interested in true crime and historical analysisOften cited around Jack the Ripper theory

“This ends up being turned into perhaps the single most notorious book ever written about Jack the Ripper, by journalist Stephen Knight.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Jack the Ripper theory

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Key quote: “So this ends up being turned into perhaps the single most notorious book ever written about Jack the Ripper.”

The host discusses the flawed theory surrounding Prince Albert Victor's involvement in the Jack the Ripper murders as presented in Stephen Knight's book. They highlight the absurdity of the claims and the convoluted narrative that Knight proposes, emphasizing its lack of credibility.

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Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Best for Listeners interested in historical theories and literary analysisOften cited around famous Victorians and Jack the

“Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland and so on, who supposedly, you know, he loved kind of tricksy rhyme and a kind of anagram and things like that.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: famous Victorians and Jack the

For: Listeners interested in historical theories and literary analysis

Key quote: “Then there's Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland and so on, who supposedly, you know, he loved kind of tricksy rhyme and a kind of anagram and things like that.”

The host mentions Lewis Carroll in the context of discussing various famous Victorians who have been speculated to be Jack the Ripper. Carroll's inclusion is based on the idea that his writings contain anagrams that supposedly confess to the murders, but the host dismisses this theory as unfounded.

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Jack the Ripper's Bedroom

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“Sickert painted a picture called Jack the Ripper's Bedroom in 1906, it was his bedroom of his own lodging house.”

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Trigger: Walter Sickert as suspect

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Key quote: “Sickert painted a picture called Jack the Ripper's Bedroom.”

The host discusses the theories surrounding Walter Sickert's potential involvement in the Jack the Ripper case, particularly through his artwork. The mention of 'Jack the Ripper's Bedroom' serves to illustrate Sickert's fascination with the murders and how it has been interpreted by others, including Patricia Cornwell.

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Darwin

Best for Listeners interested in historical crime storiesOften cited around Impersonation and crime

“A book by Darwin is mentioned in the context of items given to Ostrog by a schoolteacher.”

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Trigger: Impersonation and crime

For: Listeners interested in historical crime stories

Key quote: “he also wears often clerical garb, um, like Calvin Robinson, like the, uh, self-styled priest, Calvin Robinson.”

The host mentions Darwin in the context of a kleptomaniac who was given various books, including one by Darwin, while posing as a Polish count. This reference serves to illustrate the character's eccentricity and the absurdity of his situation.

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The Complete History of Jack the Ripper

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He writes about the quest for the identity of Jack the Ripper, and he says just up front, where anything at all bearing upon the killer's identity ha…

From Hell

The Rest Is History · 30:47

The idea that it could just have been some random psycho... is not something that people really want to contemplate.

Jack the Ripper, the final solution

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So this ends up being turned into perhaps the single most notorious book ever written about Jack the Ripper.

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