Series synopsis
American Ripper is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on History on July 11, 2017. It ended on August 29, 2017. It stars Jeff Mudgett and Conor Hall.
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
Premise
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeff Mudgett as Self
- Conor Hall as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Robbie Dema as Recreation Actor
- Merritt Chase as Recreation Actor/Wynne Baxter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 11, 2017 | August 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Devil in the Details Premiere of a series that investigates the possible connection between an American serial killer and England's Jack the Ripper |
July 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Butcher's Blade While revealing the gruesome details of the murders committed in 1888 London by Jack the Ripper, Jeff and Amaryllis challenge Ripper myths in the hunt for a link to H.H. Holmes. |
July 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
Whitechapel Runs Red The Jack the Ripper letters contain an unexpected link to H.H. Holmes; Scotland Yard's list of credible suspects holds a key detail about the manhunt; eyewitness accounts reveal the face of a killer. |
July 25, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 11, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |