627. Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the nightmarish crescendo of Victorian London’s darkest days, as Jack the Ripper’s killing spree culminates with his most horrifying murder so far. Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas – a year of bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, the private chat community hosted on Discord, and an exclusive t-shirt! Just go to https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join for yourself at any time at therestishistory.com or on apple podcasts. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2:06.9	No end of stories are rife in the neighbourhood, told with an air of circumstantiality,
2:11.9	which on examination proves to be utterly baseless.
2:15.6	Almost the sole testimony which seems to have any bearing on the
2:19.0	affair is that given by a young woman named Pannier, who sells roasted chestnuts at the corner
2:24.6	of Widegate Street, a narrow thoroughfare, about two minutes walk from the crime. Mrs Pannier is
2:31.4	reported to have stated that shortly afternoon yesterday, a man, dressed like a gentleman, said to her,
2:36.6	I suppose you've heard about the murder in Dorset Street? And when she replied that she was aware of it, he said,
2:42.0	I know more about it than you. He then proceeded down Sandy's row, a narrow thoroughfare which cuts across
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