Good Evening, My Name Is Jack The Ripper: London’s Infamous Shadow

True Crime Classics

In the chilling final episode of "Crime Classics," titled "Good Evening, My Name Is Jack The Ripper," Thomas Hyland, the ever-intriguing connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders, delves into one of history's most notorious unsolved mysteries. Set against the fog-shrouded streets of London in 1888, this episode revisits the terror that gripped the Whitechapel district as a ruthless slasher left a trail of mutilated bodies in his wake.

Through the eyes of a young lass, we witness the horrific activities of the infamous Jack the Ripper. The murders, beginning with Emma Elizabeth Smith and continuing through a series of tragic victims, each sharing the common trait of blonde hair, are explored in gruesome detail. As the body count rises, the fear and hysteria in London grow, but the identity of the killer remains shrouded in darkness.

Written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin, and adapted from original newspaper reports of the time, this episode captures the eerie atmosphere of late 19th-century London and the chilling uncertainty that surrounded these heinous crimes.

With standout performances by Betty Harford, James McCallion, and Paula Winslowe, and Elliott Lewis's expert direction, this episode brings to life the terror that has made Jack the Ripper a legend of fear.

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Step into the shadows of Victorian London and uncover the terrifying tale of "Good Evening, My Name Is Jack The Ripper," a gripping episode from the classic series "Crime Classics."