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Why did the Whitechapel murders attract so much attention in 1888?
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Why did the Whitechapel murders attract so much attention in 1888? The Whitechapel murders attracted so much attention in 1888, due to a number of reasons, including the location of the murders, nature of crimes, nature of the victims and the role of the press. The location of the murders was a factor in why the ripper case received so much attention. Whitechapel is in the east end of London and in 1888 the MET estimated that there were 1200 prostitutes in Whitechapel. The press used the location, exaggerated the description of the area, making Whitechapel and the murders sound horrific and increasing the amount of attention the murders received. The public view of Whitechapel was seen as shocking and horrific by outsiders, the streets were stained with blood and excrement of animals, the people were filthy and lived on gin. The location of the murders attracted greater public...
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