LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Psychiatrist on Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:17:23

Description

Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Shaw on the psychological profile of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper. In commenting on the response of prostitutes to the attacks, Shaw differentiates between what he calls the high class tarts of London and local prostitutes, whom he describes as thick. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Stephen Shaw

Keywords

Crime; Police; Yorkshire; Women; Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; George Oldfield; Prostitutes; Policing practice; Psychiatrists; Mental diseases; Sex workers; Criminal investigation; West Yorkshire Police

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