Biggest mistake

[Tom_Wescott]

I would say the erasing of the graffiti, not cooperating more with the press, and certainly not having called more (and different) witnesses to the inquests.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

[Hunter]

I realize that this has been discussed in bits and pieces over various threads, but "just for jolly", what do you think was the biggest mistake made during the investigation of the murders during the fall of 1888 ?

The erasing of the GSG?

Not experimenting with new techniques- i.e.- fingerprints, more crime scene photography?

Not summoning certain witnesses to the inquest?

Publishing the "Dear Boss" letters?

A better coordination between the Met and City police?

Having Anderson in charge?

The way the press was handled?

Feel free to add anything else.