Publisher's Synopsis
Drawing on the Daily Mirror's outstanding archive and Haynes Publishing's wealth of experience, this book continues the successful 'Crimes of the Century' series. Claire Welch has been given access to thousands of hours of investigative journalism to create a comprehensive record of Ripper Killers from the heinous crimes of "Jack in the Ripper", in Whitechapel, London, in the late 19th century through to rippers of the 20th and 21st centuries including Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper who mutilated and bit his victims.
Discover what traits these serial murderers share and why ripper killers mutilate their victims.
Read why ripper killers prefer knives and what makes them unleash such extreme rage and anger, leading to torture and death for vulnerable victims.
Crimes of the Century - Ripper Killers, takes a dark journey into the terrible world of these vicious serial murderers.
