Marcella Claxton on attack by Peter Sutcliffe

Title

Marcella Claxton on attack by Peter Sutcliffe

Genre

Interview; Technical

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:52

Description

Marcella Claxton, a prostitute who survived an attack by Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, in May 1976, describes what took place before and after she was struck on the head. Male interviewer not identified. Interview preceded by verbal production note.

Contributors

Marcella Claxton

Keywords

Injuries; Crime; Yorkshire; Women; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; Prostitutes; Assault; Leeds

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