Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper’s “From Hell” letter from October 15, 1888. Jack the Ripper was one of the most well-known and feared serial killers in history. The name “Jack the Ripper” originated in a letter written by someone claiming to be the murderer that was disseminated in the media. The letter is widely believed to have been a hoax and may have been written by journalists in an attempt to heighten interest in the story and increase their newspapers’ circulation.