Five women brutally murdered in London, a media sensation, and a killer who has remained unidentified for over 130 years: Jack the Ripper remains a singular phenomenon in crime. Early crime scene investigations and forensic linguistics offer clues into this grisly series of slayings. Brace yourself; he wasn't called "The Ripper" for nothing. This video is episode one from the series Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals, presented by Elizabeth Murray. Learn more about infamous killers at www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 How Do We Know about Crime Methods? 02:31 The Story of Jack the Ripper 03:55 Modus Operandi for Jack the Ripper 06:07 Jack the Ripper Victim Profiles 09:13 Eyewitness Testimony Is Notoriously Unreliable 10:28 What Made the Hungarian Jew's Testimony Reliable? 13:53 Body of Catherine Eddowes Found 17:41 Early Use of Forensic Linguistics 19:49 Forensic Science Then and Now 24:55 Why Was Jack the Ripper a Media Sensation? ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #JackTheRipper #SerialKillers #Forensics