Book description
An extensively researched portrait of the character and motivations of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, who was convicted in 1981 for the sadistic murders of thirteen women
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First published in the 1980s, this book is a detailed account of the crimes committed by Peter Sutcliffe – the so-called “Yorkshire Ripper”.
It stands the test of time because the narrative is equally concerned with the women who would fall victim to Sutcliffe, and carefully tries to build up a picture of their lives before they were murdered. It is detailed and knowledgeable but, at the same time, has a narrative style that quickly connects with the reader.
Above all, it deals sensitively with the murders themselves and provides only a level of information which is necessary to understand…
From David's list on true crime about murder and serial murder.
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