Dr. Robert Anderson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Dr. Robert Anderson has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History. Dr. Robert Anderson is mentioned in "Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again" on The Rest Is History as a key figure in CID leadership during the investigation. His return from holiday amid criticism and his proposal for a crackdown on prostitutes highlight the institutional challenges and flawed strategies of the time. The podcast also references his collaboration with Sir Charles Warren, emphasizing their roles in shaping police policy.
Sir Robert Anderson was the second Assistant Commissioner (Crime) of the London Metropolitan Police, from 1888 to 1901. He was also an intelligence officer, theologian and writer.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Assistant Commissioner (Crime), Metropolitan Police (historical) |
| Affiliation | Metropolitan Police / Scotland Yard |
Who talks about Dr. Robert Anderson on podcasts?
Dr. Robert Anderson came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)
- Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)
What is Dr. Robert Anderson mentioned alongside?
Dr. Robert Anderson is most often mentioned alongside Sir Charles Warren, Inspector Frederick Abberline and Elizabeth Stride.
Worked with: Sir Charles Warren
Mentioned together: Inspector Frederick Abberline, Elizabeth Stride, Daily Telegraph, Philip Sugden, Dorset Street, Germany, Sir Charles Warren, Daily News, Matthew Dominic, John Richardson