Ripper Chandran
Ripper Chandran | |
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| Born | Muthukutty Chandran 15 December 1950 Karinthala, Nileswaram, Kerala, India |
| Died | 6 July 1991 (aged 40) Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Other names | Ripper |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Convictions | 1987 Murder Rape Theft |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 14 |
Span of crimes | 1985–1986 |
| Country | India |
| States | Kerala, Karnataka |
| Weapons | Hammer |
Date apprehended | 26 February 1986 |
| Imprisoned at | Kannur Central Jail |
Muthukutty Chandran, infamously known as Ripper Chandran (15 December 1950 – 6 July 1991) was an Indian serial killer from Kerala, who was hanged to death in 1991 for committing fourteen murders during robberies. He is currently the last person to be executed by hanging in Kerala. Chandran was also known as the Ripper because his style of killing resembled that of the unidentified killer, Jack the Ripper from London. Chandran chose to attack unsecured houses near highways and railway lines. His victims were killed by hammer blows to the head, after which Chandran robbed them. In some instances, after being assaulted, he also raped his female victims. Chandran committed fourteen murders from 1985 to 1986 and was captured by police on 26 February 1986 in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, afterwards being brought to Kerala. After his trial, a court sentenced him to death by hanging in 1987.