Abstract
The perpetrator of the Whitechapel Murders has long been considered by scholars to be one of the earliest examples of the modern-day serial killer. This chapter will provide a detailed examination of the way the various murders were perpetrated, including an analysis of the post-mortem treatment of the victims, in order to ascertain any evident linkages between the killings. In doing so, not only will the veracity of the serial killer theory be tested, but the chapter will also offer insights into the potential rationale behind the brutal killings that occurred.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Routledge Handbook of Jack the Ripper Studies |
| Editors | Anne-Marie Kilday, David Nash, Katherine Watson |
| Publisher | Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group |
| Chapter | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003266082 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032203348 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Dec 2025 |
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