Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"We're going to be talking about that today. That's because that's a whole other book. That's a whole other entire book. Intersectional. That's good. I'm glad we're open. We're inclusive here." — Marcus Parks
"The truth is this. I, Richard Wallace, stabbed and killed a muted Nicole Brown in cold blood, severing her throat with my thrusty shiv strokes. I set up Ornfall James Simpson, who is utterly innocent of this murder. PS, I also wrote Shakespeare sonnets and a lot of Francis Bacon's works too." — Ben Kissel (quoting an anagram theory)
"And what he did was that he was a Mason that was technically, he was developing these churches, but he snuck really intense pagan symbols into these churches, like putting obelis on top of a church, instead of making, instead of like the traditional altar, he would make it look like a weird Greek circle, the grotesque animals on the side of it, very interesting, off center, all of this have kind of to show clues that he's putting weird little like subversive messages into his churches." — Henry Zebrowski
This episode of Last Podcast on the Left dives deep into the myriad of suspects and theories surrounding the infamous Jack the Ripper case, moving beyond the more commonly cited individuals to explore a wider range of potential culprits and elaborate conspiracy narratives. The hosts examine the "royal conspiracy" theory, suggesting the murders were a cover-up for an illegitimate royal child, and discuss the alleged involvement of Prince Albert Victor, known as "Eddie." The discussion then pivots to the Freemason angle, positing that the murders were part of a Masonic ritual or a show of power, citing architectural elements in London churches and the symbolism in the murders themselves, such as the Miter and Square.
Further theories explored include connections to artists like Walter Sickert, whose paintings are interpreted as having symbolic meaning related to the murders, and the roles of figures like Sir William Gull and Lord Randolph Churchill. The episode also touches upon the difficulties faced by individuals with Polish heritage in Victorian England, noting how some suspects were potentially misidentified or unfairly targeted due to prevailing prejudices. Various other suspects are briefly mentioned, including Dr. Thomas Kreme, Severin Klosovsky, Francis Thompson, Robert Dunston Stevenson, and most notably, Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), with speculative anagrams from his works being presented as potential confessions.
The hosts acknowledge the speculative nature of these theories, often highlighting the lack of concrete evidence and the tendency for sensationalism to drive the narrative. They discuss the challenges of historical investigation, the role of popular media in shaping perceptions, and the enduring appeal of unsolved mysteries. The episode concludes by acknowledging that definitively solving the Jack the Ripper case remains elusive, setting the stage for further discussion on more plausible suspects in subsequent episodes.