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What was Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper, convicted of?
Murder and attempted murder
Where was Peter Sutcliffe born?
Bingley, West Yorkshire, England
What was unique about the police investigation into Peter Sutcliffe's crimes?
It was one of the largest and most expensive investigations in British history at the time
What was Peter Sutcliffe's motivation for killing, according to his claim?
He heard voices from God telling him to kill prostitutes
Where was Peter Sutcliffe transferred to in 1984?
A psychiatric hospital
What was a significant impact of the Yorkshire Ripper case?
It led to changes in the way police investigated and handled serial killer cases
Study Notes
Who is the Yorkshire Ripper?
- Peter Sutcliffe, a British serial killer, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper
- Born on June 2, 1946, in Bingley, West Yorkshire, England
Crimes
- Murdered 13 women and attempted to murder 7 others between 1975 and 1980
- Targeted prostitutes and women who were alone at night, mostly in West Yorkshire
- Used hammers, screwdrivers, and knives to attack his victims
Investigation and Arrest
- Police investigation was one of the largest and most expensive in British history at the time
- Sutcliffe was arrested on January 2, 1981, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- He was found to have a false alibi and a suspicious tool kit in his car
Trial and Conviction
- Sutcliffe was charged with 13 counts of murder and 7 counts of attempted murder
- His trial began on May 5, 1981, and lasted for 14 days
- He was convicted on May 22, 1981, and sentenced to life imprisonment
Psychological Profile
- Sutcliffe claimed to have heard voices from God telling him to kill prostitutes
- He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, but the diagnosis was disputed by some experts
- He was transferred to a psychiatric hospital in 1984, but was later returned to prison
Impact and Legacy
- The Yorkshire Ripper case led to changes in the way police investigated and handled serial killer cases
- It also raised awareness about the plight of prostitutes and the need for better support and protection services
- The case remains one of the most infamous in British criminal history
Who is the Yorkshire Ripper?
- British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, born on June 2, 1946, in Bingley, West Yorkshire, England
Crimes
- Murdered 13 women and attempted to murder 7 others between 1975 and 1980
- Targeted prostitutes and women who were alone at night, mostly in West Yorkshire
- Used hammers, screwdrivers, and knives to attack his victims
Investigation and Arrest
- Police investigation was the largest and most expensive in British history at the time
- Arrested on January 2, 1981, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Found to have a false alibi and a suspicious tool kit in his car
Trial and Conviction
- Charged with 13 counts of murder and 7 counts of attempted murder
- Trial began on May 5, 1981, and lasted for 14 days
- Convicted on May 22, 1981, and sentenced to life imprisonment
Psychological Profile
- Claimed to have heard voices from God telling him to kill prostitutes
- Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, but diagnosis was disputed by some experts
- Transferred to a psychiatric hospital in 1984, but later returned to prison
Impact and Legacy
- Led to changes in police investigation and handling of serial killer cases
- Raised awareness about the plight of prostitutes and need for better support and protection services
- Remains one of the most infamous cases in British criminal history
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