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Jack the Ripper. A Cultural Icon. Presented By Randy DeZeller. One of the first highly-publicized serial killers Suspected murder of five women in 1888 Was attributed to have written ‘From Hell’ letter. What Did He Do?. Brought attention to slums’ horrible living conditions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presented By Randy DeZeller
Jack the RipperA Cultural Icon
What Did He Do?
• One of the first highly-publicized serial killers• Suspected murder of five women in 1888• Was attributed to have written ‘From Hell’ letter
What Impact Did He Have On Society?
• Brought attention to slums’ horrible living conditions• This led to their destruction
• One of first criminals to be highly publicized• Was elevated to status of
bogeyman
• Inspired hundreds of books, films, etc.• Also inspired copycat killers
Jack the Ripper & The Media
The Bogeyman
The Gentleman
What Is He As A Cultural Icon?
• A fascination on the disturbing• A corruption of the high class
• Well-known• Media has spread him far
• A romanticized mystery
A Cultural IconJack the Ripper
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