Episodes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Reclaim the Night

Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.

4. 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.

Overview

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.

Details

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Language

EN

First Air Date

2020-12-16

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Available On

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Cast

Alan Whitehouse

Keith Hellawell

Bruce Jones

Jeremy Thompson

Christa Ackroyd