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Aug 2018
48m 15s

“The Yorkshire Ripper” - Peter Sutcliffe

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Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe claimed he was directed by voices of God to kill innocent women. Naturally, he pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the charges that he slaughtered over a dozen women. Was his psychosis real or did he develop a deep hatred of women in childhood? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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