Canvas of Crime: Part 2

In the early hours of September 8th, 1888, Spitalfields woke to the shocking discovery of Annie Chapman’s mutilated body, the second of Jack the Ripper’s canonical victims. In this gripping second installment of our Canvas of Crime series, we get into the gruesome details surrounding the deaths of Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Catherine Eddowes, unraveling the harrowing mystery that continues to haunt London's dark alleys.

We explore eyewitness accounts, chilling crime scenes, and unsettling similarities between the murders. This episode also dissects the infamous “Saucy Jacky” postcard and “Openshaw Letter,” analyzing whether these communications are genuine clues from the Ripper or elaborate hoaxes crafted to manipulate the public.

Brace yourself for mature content and graphic descriptions, as we paint a vivid picture of Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror.

Warning: Listener discretion is advised.

Stay tuned for Part 3, where we unveil the Victorian artist who may have been the notorious killer himself.

Episode Highlights:

• The brutal murder of Annie Chapman, her mutilations, and eyewitness testimony
• The controversial “Double Event” of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes’ murders on the same night
• Examination of the letters tied to Jack the Ripper, their authenticity, and impact on the investigation