Why did Jack The Ripper's murder take place where they did?

Answer 1

There are several reasons why Jack The Ripper chose the places he would kill. Prostitutes are often picked as murder victims because they are on the streets at all hours of the night, picking up strangers, sometimes not the nicest types of characters. They are vulnerable, or as it is sometimes refered to as a high risk lifestyle. The Ripper's victims were available, easy access was vital to his crimes. Since they were employed in illegal acts they would be trying to avoid the law, as was the Ripper. These unfortunate women had few choices in their lives and to most of society they were considered 'throw-away' people, or people that did not matter much. This is still a problem in today's city streets. The victims of Ted Bundy got much more attention then the victims of Gary Ridgeway.

There is also an element of danger when a killer murders right under the noses of the police and in public places. The Ripper knew the east end of London. But he took huge risks by killing in places where he could have easily been discovered. But this was part of the thrill for him. As with the murder of Elizabeth Stride, he could not complete the crime because he was interrupted. This is also a reliable indicator of his age. You are much more daring when in your 20's. It's just the way people are made. As we age we get more cautious and careful.

Answer 2

We don't know - because the Ripper's identity is still unknown.

But it has been assumed that he either felt a religious mission to kill degenerate slum creatures, or simply guessed that they would not merit much attention from the authorities.

He was wrong on the second count. The public became fascinated by the Whitechapel murders and put great pressure on Parliament and the police to hunt down the killer.

**Serial killers almost always kill within their 'comfort zone'. The Ripper picked the east end of London (known as Whitechapel) because he felt comfortable there. He had an intimate knowledge of the geography, the streets, alleys, dark doorways, ect. He also was keenly aware of the constables that patroled the area. These crimes where sexual in nature as the evidence shows. The Ripper gave no sign of being a religious zealot. His choice of victims was probably no more than for the conveniece they offered him. Unfortunatly, it is an all too familiar scenario that prostitutes are easy pickings for stranger killers.

Answer 3

Alleys and walkways made it ideal for the ripper to commit his crimes. Also most historians are sure the ripper was a local meaning he knew all this alleys.