Morbid

Episode Revisit- Jack the Ripper (Parts 1-5)

August 10, 2026·8h 4m·6-min readnarrativetrue crime
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The first episode of a four-part series on Jack the Ripper sets a grim, immersive tone, focusing on the brutal murder of Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols and the deplorable conditions of Whitechapel in 1888. The hosts emphasize empathy for the victims, particularly Polly, whose tragic life story

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

AlainaMary Ann 'Polly' NicholsAnnie ChapmanElizabeth StrideCatherine EddowesRobert AndersonSir Charles WarrenPatricia CornwellRobert HouseDonald RumbelowHallie RubenholdThomas Toughill

Books

The Complete Jack the Ripperby Donald RumbelowThe Fiveby Hallie RubenholdJack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard's Prime Suspectby Robert HouseThe Hidden Lives of Jack the Ripper's Victimsby Robert HumeThe Ripper Codeby Thomas Toughill

Topics

Cold CasesCriminal Justice ReformForensicsHistorical FiguresSerial KillersTrue Crime

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