It began in 1975. The shocking presence of the Yorkshire Ripper had an impact on everyone over a five year period. The police were frustrated by the enormous task of gathering reliable information, the public were not sure if who would be next and all women across Yorkshire were accutely aware of the terrible stories circulating about the nature of the attacks. And then there was the tape, supposedly of the Ripper's voice.
¹ Watch the documentary, Five Years of Terror here
The timeline
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30th October 1975
The first murder by the Yorkshire Ripper is committed |
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October 1977
£5 note on the body of victim provides vital clue |
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June 1979
Recording supposedly of the Rippers voice made public |
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2nd September 1979
The Ripper is suspected or having committed a 12th murder |
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2nd October
1979 a £1 million campaign is launched to catch the Ripper |
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5th January 1981
A man is arrested for the Ripper murders |
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22nd May 1981
The Yorkshire Ripper is Jailed for life |
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