Jack the Ripper is the nickname given to an unidentified serial killer who operated in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. The killer is known for the brutal murders of at least five women, all of whom were involved in prostitution. The case received widespread media attention and sparked public fear, leading to numerous theories about the identity of the murderer. The victims, often referred to as the "canonical five," include Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly. Despite extensive investigations by the Metropolitan Police and public interest, the true identity of Jack the Ripper remains a mystery, making it one of the most famous unsolved criminal cases in history.