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…
TV-MA • Documentary, Crime • Series • 2020 • 1 season
Starring: Alan Whitehouse, Keith Hellawell, Bruce Jones
Created by: Ellena Wood, Jesse Vile
S1 E1 - Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire
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.
Dec 16, 2020 • 51m
S1 E2 - Between Now and Dawn
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.
Dec 16, 2020 • 48m
S1 E3 - Reclaim the Night
Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.
Dec 16, 2020 • 49m
S1 E4 - 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.
Dec 16, 2020 • 47m
About This Show
The Ripper
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.
TV-MA • Documentary, Crime • TV Series • 2020
