John Pizer
Type: Person
As of November 2026, John Pizer has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2021 on LEMMiNO. John Pizer is mentioned in the context of the Whitechapel murders, as he was the first person accused but later cleared of suspicion. In the podcast "The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper," it is noted that his name became associated with the killer in the press. Tom Holland discusses Pizer's involvement in the murder inquest on "Jack The Ripper: History's Darkest Mystery.
John Pizer was an English bootmaker in Whitechapel, London. He was the first person accused of being the perpetrator in the Whitechapel murders, but was cleared of suspicion after providing alibis for the two murders committed until that point. He was still called as a witness to the murder inquest of Annie Chapman.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2021 on LEMMiNO |
| Role | Early suspect |
| Field | Criminal history |
| Active | Victorian era |
How do different shows talk about John Pizer?
2 shows discussed John Pizer in these episodes.
- LEMMiNO — 1 episode
The name quickly made its way into the press and, soon enough, it became synonymous with the killer.
The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper - The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Who talks about John Pizer on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up John Pizer; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper on LEMMiNO (Sep 2021)
- Jack The Ripper: History's Darkest Mystery on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is John Pizer mentioned alongside?
John Pizer is most often mentioned alongside East End of London, The Daily Telegraph and Leonard Matters.
Mentioned together: East End of London, The Daily Telegraph, Leonard Matters, Victorian age, White Chapel, West End, Dracula, The Rest is History, Ripperology, Hive