American Ripper
The great-great-grandson of Herman Mudgett (alias H.H. Holmes - America's first serial killer), Jeff Mudgett, sets out to prove a controversial theory that H.H. Holmes and Britain's most notorious serial killer, Jack The Ripper, were the one and same man. After twenty years searching for the truth about his notorious ancestor, Mudgett partners with ex-CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox to launch an all new investigation, using 21st century science and methodology to unlock the secrets of one of the biggest cold cases of all time.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
The great-great-grandson of Herman Mudgett (alias H.H. Holmes - America's first serial killer), Jeff Mudgett, sets out to prove a controversial theory that H.H. Holmes and Britain's most notorious serial killer, Jack The Ripper, were the one and same man. After twenty years searching for the truth about his notorious ancestor, Mudgett partners with ex-CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox to launch an all new investigation, using 21st century science and methodology to unlock the secrets of one of the biggest cold cases of all time.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Devil in the Details
Tue, Jul 11, 2017 43 mins
Could history's two most notorious killers actually be the same man? Jeff Mudgett, great-great-grandson of America's first serial killer and expert con man, H.H. Holmes, and ex-CIA operative Amaryllis Fox team up to investigate the theory that Holmes was Britain's infamous murderer, Jack the Ripper.
Episode 2
The Butcher's Blade
Tue, Jul 18, 2017 42 mins
Myths about the Ripper are challenged while trying to connect H.H. Holmes to Jack the Ripper.
Episode 3
Whitechapel Runs Red
Tue, Jul 25, 2017 40 mins
An unexpected link to H.H. Holmes is found in the letters of Jack the Ripper. Scotland Yard's list of credible suspects gives some details for the manhunt.
Episode 4
Home Sweet Hell
Tue, Aug 1, 2017 42 mins
An investigation into the murder house shows that Holmes may have killed all over Chicago and beyond. Meanwhile, a report surfaces that the Ripper may have killed in the US.
Episode 5
Black Heart, White City
Tue, Aug 8, 2017 42 mins
While investigating Chicago's World Fair of 1893, an unexpected connection to Jack the Ripper is found in the police archives.
Episode 6
Blood and Bone
Tue, Aug 15, 2017 42 mins
Holmes is on the run after too many failed schemes but the investigation picks up the trail. A long lost crime scene may hold the clue to whether Holmes is the Ripper.
Episode 7
No Rest for the Wicked
Tue, Aug 22, 2017 41 mins
A trove of artifacts contain an unexpected link to the UK. While investigating Holmes' last days on the lam, Jeff and Amaryllis discover the Holmes curse and a legend that the killer escaped his death.
Episode 8
The Grave
Tue, Aug 29, 2017 42 mins
The crew look to prove that Holmes pulled off one last swindle, escaping his own execution. Holmes' grave site is exhumed to see what it reveals.
