EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 1H 32M
180: The Crimes of Peter Sutcliffe
from Mysteries and Histories · host Georgia Marie
FROM THE VAULT: Today we delve into the chilling case of Peter Sutcliffe, the man who terrorised northern England as the Yorkshire Ripper. Between 1975 and 1980, Sutcliffe brutally murdered 13 women and attacked 7 others, evading capture for years as fear gripped the region. His crimes exposed deep flaws in the police investigation, leading to one of the most infamous manhunts in British history.How did Sutcliffe evade justice for so long? What were the mistakes that allowed him to continue his reign of terror?
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FROM THE VAULT: Today we delve into the chilling case of Peter Sutcliffe, the man who terrorised northern England as the Yorkshire Ripper. Between 1975 and 1980, Sutcliffe brutally murdered 13 women and attacked 7 others, evading capture for years as fear gripped the region. His crimes exposed deep flaws in the police investigation, leading to one of the most infamous manhunts in British history.How did Sutcliffe evade justice for so long? What were the mistakes that allowed him to continue his reign of terror?
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