Jack
the Ripper is the infamous pseudonym given to an unidentified serial killer
who operated in the Whitechapel district of London between 1888 and 1891. He is
believed to have murdered at least five women—often referred to as the
"canonical five"—all of whom were prostitutes. The killings were
characterized by extreme mutilation, leading to speculation that the murderer
had anatomical knowledge. Despite numerous theories and suspects, the true
identity of Jack the Ripper remains unknown.
