Yorkshire Ripper sends tape to police

Title

Yorkshire Ripper sends tape to police

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Jun 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:56

Description

Northumbria’s Assistant Chief Constable Brian Johnstone on the tape sent by the Yorkshire Ripper (Peter Sutcliffe) to police, and the chances of his coming from Sunderland as indicated by his accent. (The tape was later revealed to be a hoax made by John Humble).

Contributors

Brian Johnstone

Keywords

Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; George Oldfield; Sunderland; Criminal investigation

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