Netflix Completely Wasted One Episode of Unsolved Mysteries

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  People were divided about the Netflix revival of the series, particularly the focus on the Jack the Ripper case, which lacked interviews with key players.
• Viewers wanted to explore more current mysteries, such as the disappearances of Brian Shaffer and Maura Murray, that offered the possibility of a solution.
• The final season has sparked debate about the value of rehashing old issues versus highlighting issues with a chance of resolution.

Since its revival by Netflix, Unsolved Mysteries The series has gained a cult following of true crime and unsolved case fans. It’s the DNA that made the original show with host Robert Stack so successful because its viewers were equal parts scared and convinced they could help solve one of the mysteries at the heart of each episode. Fans were skeptical of the Netflix version, especially since the show did away with the narration, something the late Stack added to the original series that allows this version to remain iconic.

With the new season starting on the streaming platform, it has sparked another debate among fans, With the first episode featuring the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.That's not to say that the Jack the Ripper case isn't an interesting mystery, especially since he was never caught and his identity remains unknown. However, fans have been vocal online about this episode because the case is so old, no one of interest can be interviewed since his reign of terror began in 1888, with anyone with any clue long gone at this point.

Jack the Ripper has a history in Hollywood.

Jack the Ripper has been discussed in numerous documentaries and television shows, and has been brought to life on the big screen over the years, including the 2001 film from the hellwhich starred Johnny Depp and was loosely based on the graphic novel itself about the Jack the Ripper killings that left the Whitechapel area of ​​London, England in a state of terror.

In what some believe to be one of the first cases involving a serial killer, as we have come to know them, Jack the Ripper began terrorizing Whitechapel in 1888, primarily victims of women who worked as prostitutes. The murders were particularly horrific, with some theorizing that the killer must have had some knowledge of human anatomy to remove their organs in such a meticulous manner. While Jack the Ripper is believed to have committed 11 murders, There is a group of women known as the “Ecclesiastical Five” who are primarily associated with the infamous serial killer.Although his identity has never been revealed, and he has never been arrested, there are theories about several suspects, which have yet to be revealed. Unsolved Mysteries The episode tries to dive in.

Jack the Ripper Cold Case Unsolved Mysteries

the original Unsolved Mysteries The series was no stranger to taking on episodes that were not timely or based specifically on true crimes.There were episodes about alien sightings, supernatural phenomena, and other fantastical mysteries, but the climate of the new Earth Unsolved Mysteries True crime has become a whole different ballgame. True crime TV shows and documentaries have exploded in recent years, with entire networks dedicating 24/7 coverage to true crime.

Part of the appeal of true crime shows is the idea that if they detail an unsolved crime, there is hope for a solution from those watching the crime who might have insight into the case. The inherent problem with an episode focusing on Jack the Ripper is that it offers a fascinating insight, but it is also a case set so far back in the past that it is very difficult to offer anything of note to help solve the Whitechapel murders. Anyone who reported the crimes or worked on the case as a detective is long gone, so this is a good time to meet someone else. The only people interviewed during the episode are crime historians. Those who are truly interested in the case but can't provide a straightforward narrative that makes the episode worth watching for fans.

The episode introduces several suspects, which could be interesting to speculate about. However, it doesn’t satisfy the appetite of viewers who believe that showing this case will reveal new details that will definitely identify Jack the Ripper. That’s not to say that showing cold cases in true crime shows isn’t useful. Several shows and documentaries about the Golden State Killer, who began robbing, raping, and murdering people between 1974 and 1986, have kept interest in the case high enough that those who worked on it until 2018 eventually gave up. Forensic genealogy testing was used to identify Joseph James DeAngelo as the man responsible. Although the case dates back to 1974, there were witnesses, victims, investigators and journalists who worked on the case and could provide a contemporary perspective, one that was very different from the murders committed by Jack the Ripper in 1888.

The creators behind the new Unsolved Mysteries Perhaps he thought that examining the Jack the Ripper case would be popular with everyone, which is not to say that some viewers were not interested, but the vast majority found the episode a waste of time for some of the reasons we mentioned earlier. Another complaint was that an episode that focused on a crime that still had a chance of being solved should have been given more attention than the Jack the Ripper case.

Fans were clearly upset with the idea after such a long delay between seasons.

Although the Mothman episode was well received by some, it received a similar response from fans.

Fans believe more of the current mysteries should have been highlighted.

Fans have submitted other cases that should have appeared on the show, Which is more modern and has a chance of being solved.In contrast to the Jack the Ripper case, some have cited the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, a medical student who disappeared in 2006 after being caught on surveillance cameras standing outside a bar with two women and disappearing from view, never to be seen or heard from again.

What makes it even more puzzling is that there are no other entrances or exits to the bar that are accessible to the public, making it appear as if it disappeared into thin air. Theories have included that Schaffer was a victim of the Smiley Face serial killer, who is believed to be responsible for the deaths of 45 men in bodies of water in the area between the 1990s and 2000s, as well as that the medical student went off on his own, escaped, and adopted a new identity. The mystery continues to fascinate true crime buffs and is likely to gain some new momentum on Unsolved Mysteries.

Another case mentioned by fans is the disappearance of Maura Murray.who disappeared in 2004 after crashing her car on Route 112 in New Hampshire. Murray was 21 years old at the time and a nursing student in her final year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Adding to the mystery of Murray's disappearance are the events leading up to it. Three months before her disappearance, she had admitted to using a stolen credit card, though she was dismissed shortly after due to three months of good behavior. A few days before her disappearance, while on a campus security job, Murray was reported to have been crying and visibly upset, with her boss saying she was almost unresponsive. It was later revealed that this was due to a personal conversation with her sister Kathleen.

On February 9, Murray emailed someone at her nursing school that she would be out of town for a week due to a death in the family, though her family eventually revealed that no such event had occurred. The night she disappeared, Murray was in an accident on Route 112 and was noticed by a passing school bus driver who saw the wreckage and Murray walking around her car. When the driver offered to call the police for help, Murray declined the offer, saying she had already called AAA to pick her up. The bus driver was aware that cell phone service was spotty in the area, and when he left, he called the police anyway. That was at 7:27 p.m., but by 7:46 p.m., when police arrived, Murray was gone and has not been seen since.

There are other mysteries and unsolved issues that the new Netflix release could have addressed, and which may have the opportunity to find new leads. The frustration of the Jack the Ripper episode is that, beyond theories and speculation, The chances of knowing the identity of the serial killer are very slim.The series is said to be returning with more episodes in October, so hopefully these unique stories offer some hope for a resolution rather than digging deeper into the past and into a practically frozen cold case. Unsolved Mysteries It is streaming on Netflix.