“There is no great genius without some touch of madness.”-Seneca-
Best example for the two quotes above: Albert Einstein
Zodiac Killer vs. Jack The Ripper
Two Psychopathic Killers or Maybe Genius Killers. Who is the greatest serial killer in history?
Fast Facts
Jack The Ripper
1888
United Kingdom
Victims: Typically female prostitutes
Weapon: Knife
Zodiac Killer
1968-1972
United States
Victims: Male and female
Weapon: Knife and Gun
Both are psychopaths who enjoy playing cat and mouse games with the police. They maybe psychopaths but they are also smart. They left cryptic messages and letters to taunt the police. It’s like “Come and catch me if you can. Hahahaha!!!”
Till today, both of them were never caught and identity remains unknown. Jack The Ripper is better known commercially with many movies and books written on him/her. I use the word “her” because Jack The Ripper may be a woman. There is no evidence that shows The Ripper is a man. It is mainly assumption because the victims are female.
I am of the opinion that Zodiac Killer is the greatest serial killer in history. He committed his crime when forensic science is more advanced compared with 1888. Jack The Ripper may not escape from justice if the crimes are committed in 1968. DNA testing could send Jack The Ripper to his/her death.
Zodiac Killer case is still open till now but just like Jack The Ripper, the killer will never be caught. If police can’t catch Zodiac then, it’s virtually impossible after 42 years.
Below is one of Zodiac’s letters to taunt the police.
