Original 1897 Newspapers - Serial Killer Joseph Vacher Case

Rare original newspapers from 1897 covering the crimes and arrest of Joseph Vacher, one of France’s earliest and most infamous serial killers, often referred to as “The French Ripper” or “The Shepherd Killer.”
Active in rural France during the late 19th century, Vacher terrorized the countryside between 1894 and 1897, targeting shepherds, farm workers, women, and children. His brutal crimes shocked the nation and filled newspaper headlines across Europe.
After his arrest in 1897, the case became one of the most sensational criminal investigations of the era, frequently compared to the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Joseph Vacher was later convicted and executed by guillotine in 1898.
These authentic newspapers are remarkable historical pieces from the Belle Époque period, offering a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century crime reporting and French criminal history.