History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives)

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Actor: History's Mysteries
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-07-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video

DVD Reviews of History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives)

DVD Review: AE: DVD The Search for Jack the Ripper
Summary: 5 Stars

Well presented,especially the idea of Jack being a true unknown.A good addition to anybodys Ripper library.

DVD Review: BAFFLING
Summary: 1 Stars

I find this DVD completely inaccurate. The facts do not make any sence. I used this DVD for year 10 courswork and it literally put them to sleep. We did not get to watch all of the DVD on account of the extreme boardom of the class. I found jack the ripper interesting, but now, after this, I have lost all taste for the subject. I strongly urge everybody not to buy this DVD. There is only one word I can use to discribe it, S**T

DVD Review: Very Well Done
Summary: 4 Stars

I'm a big fan of History's Channel's History's Mysteries series, & this installment is by far my favorite. This is a must-see for anyone interested in Jack the Ripper, or anyone, like myself, who just loves a good mystery.

Of course, as with all specials like these, nothing is really solved, so if you're looking for some startling revelations, go elsewhere. What you will get is all the necessary background info on the crimes, the suspects, the investigators, & the many theories that have developed over the years. They present an excellent sampling of authors & others to offer their opinions on the case, & let them offer their own ideas rather than assuming one set of ideas to be the truth (for example, some think the same 'ripper' killer was responsible for only three murders, while others put his count in the double-digits).

All in all, this is a very well-presented documentary, though it is more of a good starter for those new to the Jack the Ripper lore than for the expert looking for new information. If this sparks your interest, I highly recommend a book called 'The Complete Jack the Ripper Companion' by Stewart P. Evans (who happens to be one of those interviewed in this special) & Keith Skinner.

Description of History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives)

Many serial killers were more brutal. Others slaughtered more often. But Jack the Ripper remains the world's most infamous murderer. In 1888, he slashed his way across London and into the annals of crime when he murdered and mutilated seven women. His ghastly rampage remains one of history's great mysteries. Who was this butcher that baffled Scotland Yard's best minds? Today's foremost Ripper experts offer insights into the madman's mind and theories of who he really was.

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