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Series · 1999 · Documentary

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper

★8.0 1999 1 Season TV-MA

Occurring from the mid-1970s to 1981, the Ripper committed 13 murders. Viewed as ritualistic in nature, they were done with extreme brutality as he mocked the police during their desperate hunt for him. The victims were primiarly prostitutes or poor girls, with a few working girls tossed in. Generally he would hit a victim on the head with a hammer, sexually assault the lady, mutilate her, and then redress/re-arrangement the clothing and cover the corpse with her own coat.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

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Synopsis

Occurring from the mid-1970s to 1981, the Ripper committed 13 murders. Viewed as ritualistic in nature, they were done with extreme brutality as he mocked the police during their desperate hunt for him. The victims were primiarly prostitutes or poor girls, with a few working girls tossed in. Generally he would hit a victim on the head with a hammer, sexually assault the lady, mutilate her, and then redress/re-arrangement the clothing and cover the corpse with her own coat.

Documentary

Cast

5 principal cast

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Narrator

Andrew Laptew

Self

Christa Ackroyd

Christa Ackroyd

Self

Megan Winterburn

Self

Dick Holland

Self

Where to watch Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 2 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper have?

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

Is Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper still on the air?

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper?

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper airs on ITV1.

When did Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper first air?

Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper first aired on September 30, 1999.

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