William Nichols

William Nichols

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Heard in 5 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026

William Nichols was an English printer's machinist known as the estranged husband of Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. Following their 1881 separation, he was called to identify her body in the mortuary in September 1888, where he notably expressed forgiveness for her troubled life.

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5
across 2 shows

First heard

Aug 2026

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Episodes

5 episodes featuring William Nichols, newest first

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