Lucy Worsley Investigates

Jack the Ripper

Many think of true crime as a modern obsession, but Lucy investigates the phenomenon through the world’s most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper

54m 50s

Many think of true crime as a modern obsession, but Lucy investigates the phenomenon through the world’s most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Previews + Extras

  • Jack the Ripper: Read all about it!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jack the Ripper: Read all about it!

    S2 E1 - 3m 6s

    In the Summer of 1888, the world was gripped by one case, a serial killer was on the loose in East London. The newspapers couldn't get enough of the story and began to create a template for how we cover true crime, which is still familiar today.

  • Jack the Ripper: A letter from the killer?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jack the Ripper: A letter from the killer?

    S2 E1 - 4m 14s

    Lucy examines the infamous "Dear Boss" letter, which is supposedly from the pen of the serial killer. With criminologist Dr. Martin Glynn, Lucy questions the letter's authenticity and the role it played in creating the first serial killer persona. The name Ripper is now synonymous with serial killers around the world, but many believe it is a hoax.

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