Jack the Ripper is the name given to an unidentified serial killer who terrorized the streets of London in 1888. He is infamous for committing a series of gruesome murders, primarily targeting women involved in prostitution in the Whitechapel district. The killer's brutal methods and the mystery surrounding his identity captured the public's imagination and led to widespread media coverage. Despite numerous investigations and theories, Jack the Ripper was never caught, and his true identity remains a mystery to this day. The case has inspired countless books, films, and theories, making him one of the most notorious figures in criminal history.