#32 - The Blackout Ripper Part 8 (The Life of Gordon Frederick Cummins)

#32 - The Blackout Ripper Part 8 (The Life of Gordon Frederick Cummins)

The Blackout Ripper Part 8 (of 8): Who was Gordon Frederick Cummins? What incidents in his childhood made him kill? And why would he go on to murder four women in four days in London's West End? Find out in this exploration of the childhood, career, loves and personality of The Blackout Ripper.

  • Date: Monday 9th to Thursday 12th February 1942
  • Location: West End , London, W1
  • Victims: 6
  • Culprit: The Blackout Ripper

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