Who Was Jack the Ripper? New Evidence Emerged

Who was Jack the Ripper? It’s one of the biggest true crime mysteries there is. Multiple suspects have been named over the centuries, but no one has ever been officially identified. Now, the grandson of Inspector Joseph Henry Helson, who was the lead investigator in the murders, has released a trove of documents regarding the notorious serial killer to the public for the first time. These documents shed new light on the nearly 150-year-old case. The archive also contains a copy of the infamous “Dear Boss” letter, marking the first time the name “Jack the Ripper” was used by the killer.

Additionally, many people, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the author of Sherlock Holmes) also investigated the attacks. Doyle believed he had identified the killer. However, over the years, many other names have been brought to light, including the infamous H.H. Holmes, Chicago’s first serial killer.

Join Ben Chasteen and Rob Counts on this Rise.TV live show as they dive deeper into the mystery and present some facts that have been overlooked. Also on the show, discover the latest news about where Stonehenge rocks originated. Hint: It’s an impossibly far distance away.

Don’t miss the weekly Mandela Effect (a.k.a. the “Bendela Effect”) about the creator of the Peanuts cartoons, followed by the Metaphysical Minute segment and the “Dig Deep” Live Q&A. In the fan-favorite Top 10 Weirder News of the Week, hear hilarious and intriguing stories, such as chilling graffiti in an ancient Roman prison, the psychopathic AI named Norman, and whether the Lake Champlain Monster was filmed.

“Dig Deep” Live Q&A: “What was the motivation for Jack the Ripper’s murders?” “Have you ever seen a ghost?” And more!

Top 10 Weirder News of the Week:

10. A 1-in-100 million “cotton candy” lobster was found off the coast of New Hampshire. See its astounding color!

9. Dennis Quaid spoke out about censorship of his movie Reagan on a huge social media site.

8. An unfortunate death, a famous company, a lawsuit, and a bizarre move to get rid of the case combine in this story.

7. In an ancient, Roman prison, chilling graffiti was found.

6. Dogs aren’t supposed to eat chocolate—or chew lithium batteries. Luckily, the Tulsa Fire Department saved the day.

5. A message in a bottle was found from World War II after it washed up during Hurricane Debby.

4. A British fisherman hooked an incredibly rare shark—but it was the plastic Lego kind.

3. Throwback to 2018: A psychopathic AI named Norman was created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

2. Exclusionary hiring policies took a strange turn when a Chinese company barred job candidates based on their zodiac signs.

1. Was the Lake Champlain Monster finally caught on film? See the footage for yourself.