Mystery AtlasWhitechapel Murders
The series of eleven murders of women in and around Whitechapel between 1888 and 1891, of which five — the 'canonical five', killed between 31 August and 9 November 1888 — are generally attributed to a single killer.
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Related Mysteries
- Jack the Ripper1888
Whitechapel Murders is related to Jack the Ripper — The name given to the unidentified perpetrator of the canonical five of the eleven Whitechapel murders.
Places
Whitechapel Murders occurred in Whitechapel.
Organisations & Programmes
Whitechapel Murders was investigated by Metropolitan Police — Jointly with the City of London Police for the Mitre Square murder.
Documents & Sources
Whitechapel Murders is mentioned in Dear Boss Letter.
Historical Context
Whitechapel Murders occurred during Victorian Era.