Why was the Yorkshire Ripper caught?

Answer 1

Peter Sutcliff, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper was the first killer caught by a brand new foresic tool called DNA. Sutcliff was from a small community and all males were tested and compared with the DNA profile from the victim's bodies. It changed criminal detection forever.

Answer 2

Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper, has the dubious yet historical title of the first serial killer that was caught using a new science called DNA. Sutcliffe lived in a small community and all males were ordered to give samples. For reasons that are not entirely clear Sutcliffe missed the town sample retrieval drive and remained free, though not for long. The law finally caught up with him when they figured out he had not submitted a sample. At the time DNA was science-fiction to the masses, and if fact for much of law enforcement. When asked to give a sample Sutcliffe probably did not consider that it would end his killing career.

Answer 3

He was commiting his crimes from 1975 to 1981. His name is Peter William Sutcliffe and in 2010 he is 64 years old. His profetion was a lorry driver.

First, the authorities announced to the press that the Ripper had sent him some communications. They produced three letters and an audio cassette tape which he stated were from the Ripper. The Ripper spoke with a Geordie accent. Authorities assumed that the handwriting was not altered and that the voice was not mimicked and offered a reward for information that leads to his aprehention.The public could make a phone call to the number (0532) 464111 and listen to his voice and look at his writing thought the newspapers.

After six, authorities had another press conference. Thet announced that they had the ripper through leads from the public gotten by the letters and his voice.