Swedish farmer’s daughter Elizabeth fell pregnant out of wedlock. The authorities considered her no better than a prostitute and subjected her to myriad physical and emotional humiliations. After she lost the baby, Elizabeth fled Sweden - embarking on a life of deceit that would end in her vicious murder on the streets of Whitechapel.
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11/02/21 • 38 min
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Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper - S1 E7: Public Woman 97
Transcript Summary
In this gripping episode titled "Public Woman 97," we delve into the intriguing and tragic life of Elizabeth Stride. Set against the backdrop of a warm September evening with a rising moon, we embark on the Princess Alice cruise, where Elizabeth's journey begins. We uncover her background as a farmer's daughter in Sweden and her quest for employment in Gothenburg, which eventually leads to her admission into a lock hospital for syphilis treatment. Struggling with the stigma and blame associated with the spread of the disease, Elizabeth becomes a prostitute until Maria Weisner offers her a lifeline and an opportunity to work for a British family in London. Elizabeth's relationship with a policeman ends, and she finds herself running a lodging house for Missus Bond. However, her marriage to John Stride faces deterioration due to undisclosed syphilis, leading her down a path of deception, begging scams, and prostitution. As her health declines and she battles syphilis-related issues and epileptic seizures, Elizabeth's life becomes shrouded in anonymity. Tune in to uncover the captivating and tragic story of Elizabeth Stride as she nears her fateful encounter with the notorious Ripper.
Transcript
Pushkin. It's a warm September evening. The sky has darkened and a moon has risen over the flat, oily river.
Speaker 1Hundreds of day trippers and pleasure seekers are aboard the Princess Alice as she steams through London. Music, singing, and the excited shouts of children give the so called Moonlight Cruise a holiday. Few no one notices that the craft is moving directly into the course of a great iro
S1 E7: Public Woman 97 Top Questions Answered
What happened on the Princess Alice boat on a September evening?
On a September evening, the Princess Alice boat moved into the path of a freighter, resulting in a disastrous incident.
Who was Elizabeth Stride?
Elizabeth Stride was one of Jack the Ripper's victims.
Where did Elizabeth Stride grow up and what was her background?
Elizabeth grew up on a farm in Sweden and had a Lutheran background.
What kind of work did young women seek in Gothenburg?
Young women in Gothenburg sought domestic work for gaining experience.
What were the risks and stigmas associated with being a maid servant?
Maid servants faced risks and stigmas, with a preference for rural girls due to lower risks.
What were the consequences of becoming involved with men for women like Elizabeth?
Women like Elizabeth faced perils and consequences when becoming involved with men, including potential illegitimate pregnancy and punishment.
How were women blamed for the spread of syphilis at the time?
Women were blamed for the spread of syphilis, concerning it as a source of anxiety.
How was Elizabeth's treatment in the venereal disease hospital and what were the conditions like?
Elizabeth received treatment in a venereal disease hospital, but details about the conditions are not provided.
What stroke of good fortune did Elizabeth experience in her life?
Elizabeth's stroke of good fortune was being hired by the Weisners, which allowed her to have her name removed from the police register.
How did Elizabeth's life deteriorate after her marriage failed?
After her marriage failed, Elizabeth's life spiraled downward, characterized by arrests for drunken disorderliness and engaging in begging scams and prostitution.
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