LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Yorkshire Ripper tape

Genre

News report; Press conference; Special

TX Date

27 Jun 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:58

Description

Paul Davies reports on a tape recording delivered to West Yorkshire Police during the Yorkshire Ripper murder inquiry. On the tape, he taunts the lead investigating officer, George Oldfield, and claims he will not be caught, and will kill again. Includes excerpts of tape and press conference with Oldfield. (The tape was later revealed to be a hoax made by John Humble).

Contributors

Paul Davies; George Oldfield; Peter Sutcliffe

Keywords

Police; Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; George Oldfield; Magnetic tape recordings; Policemen; Criminal investigation

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