For decades the crimes of Jack the Ripper have inspired both horror and intrigue. Theories abound as to the identity of the killer, but few are based on facts. This film follows Laura Richards, a behavioural analyst at New Scotland Yard's Violent Crime Directorate, as she re-opens the case of Jack the Ripper, the first modern serial killer. With the benefits of modern criminology and psychological analysis, and the aid of Britain's best detectives, Richards uses 21st century forensic techniques to understand a 19th century killer, dispelling the many myths that have grown up around the case and revealing the truth about Jack The Ripper, the first modern serial killer.

In the autumn of 1888 Jack the Ripper launched an unparalleled reign of terror onto the streets of London, leaving at least five women severely mutilated. To this day the case remains one of history's greatest mysteries. Drawing together a team who are all experts in their field, Richards sets aside all the suspects and focuses her attention on what the crimes have to say about the killer. Using geographic profiling, they uncover the location where he is likely to have lived and with modern techniques, reveal an accurate E-Fit portrait of the killer.

Richards builds a picture of a man who was perfectly sane, frighteningly normal, and yet capable of extraordinary cruelty. For the first time, we are able to understand the kind of person Jack the Ripper was; we can name the street where he probably lived; and we can see what he looked like; and we can explain, finally, why this killer eluded justice.

 
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