Jack an Alcoholic?

[Pcdunn]

Hi, John,

It's entirely possible Jack was an alcoholic, but whether he indulged in regular drink might depend upon his circumstances. For instance, homeless suspects like Francis Thompson wouldn't have been able to afford gin too often.

Are you looking at this idea for a possible reason for the apparent changes in skill level of the mulitations?

[c.d.]

Hello John,

An interesting question but one that is very difficult to answer. We don't even know if Jack drank at all let alone whether or not he was an alcoholic. I think the best we can do is speculate that he might have frequented the pubs perhaps buying drinks for his victims but that is in no way an indication of alcoholism.

c.d.

[John Wheat]

Was Jack an Alcoholic?