Peter Sutcliffe (born June 2, 1946) is a British serial killer and former grave digger. He was convicted in 1981 for the murders of 13 women and the attempted murder of seven others in the Yorkshire region of England. Sutcliffe, also known as the "Yorkshire Ripper," carried out his crimes from 1975 to 1980, targeting mainly prostitutes but also some other vulnerable women.
Sutcliffe's modus operandi included using a hammer, screwdriver, or knife to attack his victims, often bludgeoning them before brutally slashing their bodies. His reign of terror caused widespread panic, leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history.
After his arrest in 1981, Sutcliffe was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years. During his trial, he claimed to be driven by a mission from God to rid the world of prostitutes. It was later revealed that his crimes were fueled by a combination of anger towards women and a deep-rooted misogynistic worldview.
In recent years, there have been debates concerning the potential number of Sutcliffe's victims, suggesting that he may have been responsible for additional unsolved murders. However, his capture and conviction brought relief to the communities affected by his crimes and remain a significant chapter in the criminal history of the United Kingdom.
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