“Jack the Ripper” is the popular name given to a serial killer who killed a number of prostitutes in the East End of London in 1888. The name originates from a letter written by someone who claimed to be the killer published at the time of the murders.
- Casebook: Jack the Ripper
Books on the Topic
Search the library’s online catalog, Athena, to find books about Jack the Ripper. (The catalog will only work from one of Hesser College’s five campsues.)
Don’t forget to check the encyclopedias!
Suggested Web Resources
Casebook: Jack the Ripper - Provides a detailed account of the Jack the Ripper murders, including a listing of witnesses, suspects, and original documents.Crime Library: Jack the Ripper - An online book sponsored by Court TV about Jack the Ripper.
The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper - The history of the murders as told by the London Metropolitan Police Department.
Jack the Ripper News Reports - Provides news reports from The London Times during the time the crimes were taking place.
Suggested Journal Resources
Search the journal database, Academic Search Premier, in EBSCOhost, with the following terms to find articles about Jack the Ripper:
- “Jack the Ripper”
Also try the database, MasterFILE Premier (EBSCOhost) for biographies about Jack the Ripper.