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The Yorkshire Ripper case reveals how Peter William Sutcliffe, a seemingly normal man, became one of Britain's most notorious killers while taunting police with fake letters and cassette tapes later revealed to be hoaxes.

• Sutcliffe sought publicity and attention through his crimes
• Letters and tapes sent to police were actually elaborate hoaxes from someone unconnected to the murders
• After killing Josephine Whitaker, authorities realized all women were at risk, not just sex workers
• Police responded by imposing curfews on women rather than men, sparking protests
• Women organized protest marches past curfew to express their outrage
• Sutcliffe was caught through a routine traffic stop when an officer noticed mismatched license plates
• He confessed immediately after arrest without resistance
• Despite attempting an insanity defense, the jury found him sane and sentenced him to minimum 30 years
• After his conviction, he confessed to additional attacks that authorities weren't aware of
• Died in November 2020 from COVID-19 complications after serving just 13 years

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Wicked Wanderings is hosted by Hannah & Courtney and it's produced by Rob Fitzpatrick. Music by Sascha Ende.

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