China’s ‘Jack the Ripper’ Executed for Murdering, Raping, and Mutilating 11 Women and Girls

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Unlike the Victorian serial killer, Gao Chengyong was identified through DNA.

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Published Jan. 3 2019 5:01AM EST

RTX5F3BA_gmwqhh — Reuters / China Stringer Network

A serial killer who was dubbed China’s answer to Jack the Ripper for the mutilation he carried out on his victims has been executed for the murder and rape of 11 girls and women.

Jamie Ross

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China’s ‘Jack the Ripper’ Executed for Murdering, Raping, and Mutilating 11 Women and Girls

Unlike the Victorian serial killer, Gao Chengyong was identified through DNA.

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Jamie Ross