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This article caught my eye. It states that after the Nichols murder two men in particular were being watched. One, of whom we know, is Leather Apron, but I cannot place the other, who is described as "a seafaring man, who has already stood trial for a crime not far short of murder."
Any thoughts as to who this refers to?
Chris
Birmingham Daily Post
6 September 1888
THE WHITECHAPEL MURDER
Up to midnight no further information has transpired respecting the Whitechapel murder. Whatever information may be in possession of the police, they deem it necessary to keep strictly secret, but considerable activity is quietly being exercised in keeping a watch on suspected persons. It is believed that their attention is particularly directed to two individuals - one a notorious character known as "Leather Apron," who has been the terror of women in the neighbourhood for some time; and a seafaring man, who has already stood trial for a crime not far short of murder.
Any thoughts as to who this refers to?
Chris
Birmingham Daily Post
6 September 1888
THE WHITECHAPEL MURDER
Up to midnight no further information has transpired respecting the Whitechapel murder. Whatever information may be in possession of the police, they deem it necessary to keep strictly secret, but considerable activity is quietly being exercised in keeping a watch on suspected persons. It is believed that their attention is particularly directed to two individuals - one a notorious character known as "Leather Apron," who has been the terror of women in the neighbourhood for some time; and a seafaring man, who has already stood trial for a crime not far short of murder.
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