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UK's "Yorkshire Ripper" Serial Killer Peter Sutcliffe Dies

Friday, 13 November 2020 04:01 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prison Service says that serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who was widely known as the “Yorkshire Ripper," has died in the hospital.

The 74-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19 and was suffering from underlying health conditions. His cause of death will be investigated by the coroner.

Sutcliffe was serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering 13 women in northern England between 1975 and 1980.

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Britain's Prison Service says that serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who was widely known as the "Yorkshire Ripper," has died in the hospital.The 74-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19 and was suffering from underlying health conditions. His cause of death will be...
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