Delve into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper in this 30-minute video from the Wondrium series "Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals." Explore the brutal murders that shocked Victorian London and remain unsolved to this day. Examine early crime scene investigation techniques and the emergence of forensic linguistics as tools to unravel the mystery. Analyze victim profiles, eyewitness testimonies, and the killer's modus operandi. Discover why this case became a media sensation and how it influenced the development of modern forensic science. Gain insights into the challenges of historical crime-solving and the evolution of investigative methods from the 19th century to the present day.
Who Was Jack the Ripper - Crime in Victorian England
Overview
Syllabus
How Do We Know about Crime Methods?
The Story of Jack the Ripper
Modus Operandi for Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper Victim Profiles
Eyewitness Testimony Is Notoriously Unreliable
What Made the Hungarian Jew's Testimony Reliable?
Body of Catherine Eddowes Found
Early Use of Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Science Then and Now
Why Was Jack the Ripper a Media Sensation?
Taught by
Wondrium
Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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This course was very interesting and is a great intro to forensic science course because it teaches you through actual cases
