The Whitechapel Murders refer to a series of brutal killings that occurred in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. The most infamous of these murders is attributed to an unidentified serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. The victims were primarily women, many of whom were involved in prostitution, and the murders were characterized by their gruesome nature. The investigation into the Whitechapel Murders was one of the first to receive extensive media coverage, leading to widespread public fascination and fear. Despite numerous suspects and extensive police efforts, the identity of Jack the Ripper was never discovered, leaving the case unsolved and shrouded in mystery.