An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

625. Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel (Part 2)

December 11, 2025

Description

Who was Jack the Ripper’s second victim, and why was their murder considered the true starting point of his terrifying killing spree? How did the police investigation unfold? And, when and how did...

Books Referenced

The Complete History of Jack the Ripper

Author: Philip Sugden

Context:

Described as 'the definitive book' on the Ripper case and 'by far the most scholarly and sort of serious book on this.' The hosts reference it multiple times throughout the episode for expert analysis on the murders, witnesses, and suspects.

The Five

Author: Hallie Rubenhold

Context:

Referenced when discussing theories about how the victims were killed. The hosts note that Rubenhold 'believes all the women were killed as they slept' and mention that she doesn't include Mrs. Long's testimony in her book.

London in the Nineteenth Century: A Human Awful Wonder of God

Author: Jerry White

Context:

Described as 'Jerry White's brilliant book on 19th century London' when discussing the undercurrent of anti-semitism in East End neighborhoods during this period and the context of Jewish immigration.