Preview: Was Jack the Ripper Queen Victoria's grandson?
Summary
Host Rob Attar and historian Dr. Drew Gray examine the conspiracy theory that Prince Albert Victor was Jack the Ripper. They discuss the lack of forensic evidence for the Whitechapel murders and the prince’s scandalous reputation. The episode traces the theory’s origins to 1970s media and explores two versions: the prince as the killer or his doctor, Sir William Gull, covering up a royal affair by committing the murders.
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Introduction: Jack the Ripper and Prince Albert Victor
Known facts about Jack the Ripper and victims
Difficulty of solving stranger murders in Victorian era
Profile of Prince Albert Victor and his scandals
Historical suspects and the McNaughton memo
Origins of the royal conspiracy theory in media
The two versions of the Prince Eddie conspiracy
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