Notorious London: A City Tour S01 E10 In the Footsteps of Jack the Ripper

Whitechapel had a reputation as a notorious district riddled with crime and poverty in the 19th century. While this characterization is not entirely accurate, the grisly murders of Jack the Ripper - and the sensationalist news coverage of them - cemented its dangerous status. Learn the real history of this East London neighborhood as you follow the trail of this infamous serial killer.