James Hobson defends Yorkshire Ripper investigation

Title

James Hobson defends Yorkshire Ripper investigation

Genre

Interview

TX Date

May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:19:09

Description

Detective Chief Superintendent James Hobson, leader of the Yorkshire Ripper murder investigation, explains why Peter Sutcliffe was not a suspect despite having been interviewed by police. Male interviewer not identified. In 2 parts. Sound in mono.

Contributors

James Hobson

Keywords

Crime; Police; Yorkshire; Women; Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; Policing practice; Assault; Criminal investigation; West Yorkshire Police; Marcella Claxton; Marilyn Moore; Trevor Birdsall

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