Other notable cases · 2006 · 2000s

Wearside Jack

Between 1978 and 1979 John Humble sent hoax letters and a tape to police claiming to be the Yorkshire Ripper. The hoax diverted the investigation for years; Humble was identified by DNA and convicted in 2006.

This summary is written in our own words from published historical sources. Map locations are approximate. Every case in the archive is at least ten years old.