An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)
December 11, 2025
Description
Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did...
Books Referenced
The Complete History of Jack the Ripper
Author: Philip Sugden
Context:
Described by the hosts as "the definitive book" on the Ripper case and "by far the most scholarly and sort of serious book on this." They note that Philip Sugden is the brother of John Sugden, the definitive biographer of Nelson.
The Five
Author: Hallie Rubenhold
Context:
Referenced in discussing theories about how the victims were killed, with the hosts noting that Rubenhold "believes all the women were killed as they slept" rather than while soliciting customers.