The Ripper

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S01E04: Out of the Shadows

More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

Overview

For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.

Episodes

Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

S01E01 Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

December 16, 2020 6.9 51 min
In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.
Between Now and Dawn

S01E02 Between Now and Dawn

December 16, 2020 5.8 48 min
As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.
Reclaim the Night

S01E03 Reclaim the Night

December 16, 2020 5.2 49 min
Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.
Out of the Shadows

S01E04 Out of the Shadows

December 16, 2020 5.5 47 min
More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

Cast

Alan Whitehouse
Alan Whitehouse
Self - Yorkshire Post
Keith Hellawell
Keith Hellawell
Self - Superintendent, Bradford
Bruce Jones
Bruce Jones
Self
Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy Thompson
Self
Christa Ackroyd
Christa Ackroyd
Self - Halifax Courier

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