Yorkshire Ripper - Michael Nicholson on book

Title

Yorkshire Ripper - Michael Nicholson on book

Genre

Interview; Speech; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:05:14

Description

Vivian White interviews author Michael Nicholson following the publication of his book, The Yorkshire Ripper, about a series of killings in Leeds area. Begins with an archive recording made to police (later revealed to be hoax caller John Humble). Also includes interview with Bery Leach, mother of victim Barbara Leach; press interview with Yorkshire Chief Constable, Ronald Gregory. (Lorry driver Peter Sutcliffe was later charged with the murders).

Contributors

Vivian White; Beryl Leach; Michael Nicholson; Ronald Gregory; John Humble

Keywords

Books; Police; Yorkshire; Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; Audio tapes; Criminal investigation; The Yorkshire Ripper

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