Rippercast- Your Podcast on the Jack the Ripper murders

Latest Episodes:

Police Primer Episode Jul 27, 2013

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This is a special episode of the Rippercast that is meant to serve as a primer for those new to the case in order to familiarize them with the practices and people who made up the police force of London during the "Autumn of Terror"

Episode 52: The Conference in York Oct 21, 2012

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This podcast is a roundtable discussion of the various lectures and events that took place at the 2012 Jack the Ripper conference in York. Hosted by Ally Ryder with special guests including Neil Bell, Melanie Clegg, Rob House, Neil Storey, Trevor Bond, and Mark Ripper.

Ep. 51-The Blind Man's Bluff Feb 28, 2012

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This episode of Rippercast welcomes Martin Fido, Chris George, Robert McLaughlin, Mike Covell, Ally Ryder and special guest David Lindblad-host of the podcast Fist Full of Podcast and author of the book Found Manuscript. Panel discussions include the Aberconway version of the Macnaghten Memoranda, the Goulston Street Graffito, the behavior of serial killers when it comes to lapses between murders, suspects such as Kosminski, Kaminski, Cohen, Joseph Lis (Silver). and so much more.

Frances Coles: A Conversation with Trevor Bond Apr 17, 2011

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Episode 50 of Rippercast welcomes Trevor Bond to the show to discuss the February 1891 murder of Frances Coles in Swallow Gardens. As well as hearing in detail the events surrounding her murder and the acquittal of Thomas Sadler, Trevor gives a brief review of the Keefe book 'Carroty Nell' as well as informs us about the upcoming Cardiff Job mini-conference to be held in the summer of 2011. With Robert McLaughlin and Howard Brown

One on One with Simon Wood Apr 27, 2010

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This episode welcomes author and researcher Simon Wood for a special one-on-one interview. We discuss his background in Ripper studies that stretches back to the mid-1970s, his examination and critique of the Stephen Knight 'Final Solution', publishing 'The Bloodhound' true crime magazine in the 1980s, and hear his unique and always interesting opinions on the murder victims, police officials, and political circumstances of the Whitechapel murders.

Mary Pearcey and 'Jill the Ripper' Feb 15, 2010

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This Episode welcomes author and researcher Sarah Beth Hopton for a discussion of the 1890 murder of Phoebe Hogg and her infant child; a crime comitted by Mary Eleanor Wheeler Pearcey, who has often been suggested as "Jill the Ripper". Listen in as we discuss the Pearcey murder case, her life, trial and execution, as well as talk about the widely disregarded theory that she somehow could have been involved in the Whitechapel murders. Also covered are the roles of police and medical men who were involved in both the Ripper and Pearcey investigations. Special guests joining Sarah Beth Hopton on this episode are Martin Fido and Robert McLaughlin. www.sarahbethhopton.com

2009: Year in Review Jan 10, 2010

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This Episode of Rippercast recaps the year of 2009 in East End and Jack the Ripper Studies. Listen in as we discuss the books, movies, television shows and documentaries of the past year, as well as chat about the 2009 UK Jack the Ripper conference held in London in October. Featuring the voices of John Bennett, Mike Covell and Robert McLaughlin.

The Non-Canonical Victims: Part Two Dec 13, 2009

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This episode is part two of our two part look at the possible non-canonical victims of Jack the Ripper. Listen in as the first half-hour of the show finds our guests commenting on the statements made by the participants on part one, as well as discussing how Jack the Ripper may fit in with the behavior patterns of more modern day serial killers. Then we examine the assaults and murders that occurred outside of the Magnaghten Five. Featuring the voices of Chris Scott, John Bennett, Ben Holme and Jonathan Menges.

One on One with Stewart P. Evans Sep 28, 2009

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This episode of Rippercast welcomes Ripper author, researcher and collector Stewart P. Evans for a one-on-one podcast with Jonathan Menges. Listen in as Mr. Evans shares his insight on Jack the Ripper suspect theory, contemporary police officials, collecting true-crime ephemera, , Ripper documents, and his opinions on other non-Ripper criminal cases that are of interest to this distinguished author.

The Non-Canonical Victims: Part One Jun 10, 2009

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This episode of Rippercast is part one of a two part discussion focusing on East End murders popularly excluded from the official tally of Ripper victims- The 'Non-Canonicals'. Among some of the topics in this first part: we speculate on what Jack the Ripper's early crimes and attacks might have been, what type of weapons were used in the early non-C5 assaults, and whether any of these reported attacks and murders prior to the death of Mary Ann Nichols could be attributed to the 'Jack the Ripper'. With AP Wolf, John Bennett, Gareth Williams and Ally Ryder.