Person: Wearside Jack

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Ripper hoaxer jailed

An unemployed labourer who has admitted being the notorious Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer known as Wearside Jack was jailed for eight years today.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2006

Ripper hoaxer pleads guilty

A former labourer who has admitted being the infamous Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer known as Wearside Jack pleaded guilty today to four counts of perverting the course of justice.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2006

Man in court over Ripper hoax

A man appeared in court today charged with being the notorious Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer known as Wearside Jack.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2005

Yorkshire Ripper hoax: Man held by police

A 49-year-old man was arrested today by police investigating the so-called “Wearside Jack” hoax letters and tapes sent to the Yorkshire Ripper inquiry team.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2005