6 d. ago Letter that created a monster – 137 years since Britain's most infamous killer got his name

It was September 27, 1888 that the name 'Jack the Ripper' was first used in an anonymous letter sent to a news agency - 137 years on and the unsolved case still haunts the UK

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1 week ago Jack the Ripper: Unusual suspects accused of being notorious serial killer

From royalty, a deranged midwife, surgeon and policeman - history still holds the secret of who Jack the Ripper really is, but some possible culprits are still talked about today

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2 w. ago Jack the Ripper could finally be unmasked as a woman with DNA breakthrough

The true identity of Jack the Ripper could finally be revealed using a new technique trialled in the US - and it might actually have been Jill the Ripper

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2 w. ago The remains of ‘Swamp Mountain Jane Doe’ were found in 1976. She’s finally been identified

Oregon authorities say DNA has helped identify a woman's remains after 49 years

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2 w. ago A woman's remains were found in Oregon in 1976. They've been identified 49 years later thanks to DNA

Oregon authorities say DNA has helped identify a woman's remains after 49 years

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2 w. ago Jack the Ripper mystery 'solved' as criminologist identifies real killer and sixth victim

The identity of Jack the Ripper has been a mystery for over a century, but now a criminologist believes he has finally identified the killer and his sixth victim

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3 w. ago Banksy could finally be unmasked as police investigate artist’s latest mural

The image, which appeared on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London on Monday, depicts a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, while a judge, in a wig and gown, looms over him

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3 w. ago Could Banksy finally be unmasked? Police probe street artist's new work outside Royal Courts of Justice

The Metropolitan Police says it has received a report of ‘criminal damage’ and inquiries are under way

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3 w. ago Banksy could finally be unmasked as police launch probe into new artwork on Royal Courts of Justice as potential 'criminal damage' of Grade I listed building

The Metropolitan Police said it has launched a probe into the graffiti sprayed on to the Royal Courts of Justice after receiving a report of 'criminal damage' and that enquiries are continuing.

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