Just to say hi

[Nitemares]

Hey all, I'm new to posting on the boards but not new to the site. I also listen to the podcast and must say I find it very informative.

I do have a question regarding the case, I have read a lot of information and was wondering if anyone looked into jtr being a doctor who was purposely killing the way he was just to cover his tracks?

I'm not looking to start anything as I am just curious if anyone has researched that possibility.

For the record my fave suspects are Chapman and Kosminski. Perhaps working together, doubtful I know but interesting none the less.

[Shaggyrand]

Hi Nitemares,

A doctor covering himself for various reasons is several poster's favorite pet theories.

Welcome, by the way.

[DJA]

+1

[Nitemares]

It does make for an interesting topic, as I said I don't believe in the Doctor theory at all, just thought I would ask.

[GUT]

Welcome to Casebook nitemares

[Nitemares]

Thank you

[Geddy2112]

Hello, hope you enjoy your time here!

[JadenCollins]

Welcome!

[mklhawley]

It does make for an interesting topic, as I said I don't believe in the Doctor theory at all, just thought I would ask.

Hi Nitemares,

Welcome! If you're anywhere near Baltimore on April 8 weekend, there is a Jack the Ripper conference with Marin Fido as the keynote speaker. For filler, they've asked me to speak, and I will be presenting a number of doctor theories and a volume of other new finds. That fact that you asked about it means you will love it. There is more to the story, so your disbelief will be challenged! Do what the rest of us Ripper enthusiasts do when we encounter evidence that conflicts with our beliefs, jump back on the fence on the subject and "reserve judgment". Be warned; my job is to break that fence!

Sincerely,
Mike

[Harry D]

Hello, Nitemares.

Welcome to the jungle!

I do have a question regarding the case, I have read a lot of information and was wondering if anyone looked into jtr being a doctor who was purposely killing the way he was just to cover his tracks?

I've seen it argued that Mary Kelly's murder was the result of a botched abortion. I don't see how a serial killing doctor would've mutilated his victims to cover his tracks because at one point the apparent surgical knowledge of the killer incriminated doctors and medical students. Sounds counter-intuitive to me, unless you can think of a reason?

[Rosella]

A belated welcome, Nitemares.

I believe the Mary was pregnant/ killer disguised as a midwife thing was given some serious consideration by some, until Dr Bond's postmortem report on Kelly was rediscovered years later having gone missing for decades. She wasn't pregnant.

[Nitemares]

thanks everyone for the welcome. as for the doctor theory like I said I just thought it could be interesting to look into, however I do not believe JTR was a doctor by any means.

[Steadmund Brand]

Welcome Nitemares....you will find so much interesting stuff on the boards that one day you may like the Dr. theory, then the next day not, then you will again... part of the fun of Ripperology...

And as Mike said, if you are anywhere near Baltimore... you really should attend...I'll be there ( that alone is a selling point right?) and so many great speakers...and as Mike pointed out, he has some AMAZING things to reveal at the convention (I was lucky enough to get a bit of a sneak peak.. as we live in the same general area)...it's going to be an amazing event!!!

and if I may ask, how long have you been interested in Ripperology?

Steadmund Brand

[Nitemares]

Sadly I live in Canada and will not be able to attend as much as I would love to.

I have been interested in the case since 1988 when I saw the mini series on TV.
My personal thoughts on JTR is two people and right now I favor George Chapman and Aaron Kosminski. I am working on finding a link for the two of them as true or not I would like to see if thier paths ever crossed and if so could it be possible that the two of them worked together as JTR...

Needless to say this is gonna take a while and any info I can find on both of them would help.