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I thought it could be useful to identify what are the actual facts we know about the Ripper, as opposed to speculation.
While it could be argued that most of what we know about JTR is speculation, there are some aspects that are more factual than others.
The following is my start ...
Witness description. The consistent picture from more reliable witnesses is he was aged 25 - 35 y.o., about 5'7" tall, was English, appeared well educated, had a moustache and was stocky built.
Time of killings. He only killed on weekends in the early morning.
Had skill in cutting and anatomy. While it is contentious whether he was a doctor or butcher, one can say he was comfortable using a knife to cut flesh.
He was able to move around without being detected.
Dates are alingned with turmoil at Scotland Yard. The first Nicholls killing occurred when Monro resigned due to conflict with Warren. The final Kelly killing was the day after Warren resigned.
No killings in October.
Killings preceded by Torso murders, and body part thrown into Scotland Yard. While some debate whether the Torso a killer and Ripper were the same man, they both had the same impact of embarrassing Metropolitan Police.
Scotland Yard was unpopular. Warren was criticised for bringing in force to quell a protest the previous November. There was known tension within Scotland Yard and with City of London Police.
Items I have omitted as fact, which could be are :
Graffiti and apron
Letters - while most are considered a hoax, some believe the Lusk letter and kidney are genuine.
There is obviously so much speculation around the Ripper. I know I'd appreciate knowing what are the facts , and hope others may as well.
All the best
Craig
While it could be argued that most of what we know about JTR is speculation, there are some aspects that are more factual than others.
The following is my start ...
Witness description. The consistent picture from more reliable witnesses is he was aged 25 - 35 y.o., about 5'7" tall, was English, appeared well educated, had a moustache and was stocky built.
Time of killings. He only killed on weekends in the early morning.
Had skill in cutting and anatomy. While it is contentious whether he was a doctor or butcher, one can say he was comfortable using a knife to cut flesh.
He was able to move around without being detected.
Dates are alingned with turmoil at Scotland Yard. The first Nicholls killing occurred when Monro resigned due to conflict with Warren. The final Kelly killing was the day after Warren resigned.
No killings in October.
Killings preceded by Torso murders, and body part thrown into Scotland Yard. While some debate whether the Torso a killer and Ripper were the same man, they both had the same impact of embarrassing Metropolitan Police.
Scotland Yard was unpopular. Warren was criticised for bringing in force to quell a protest the previous November. There was known tension within Scotland Yard and with City of London Police.
Items I have omitted as fact, which could be are :
Graffiti and apron
Letters - while most are considered a hoax, some believe the Lusk letter and kidney are genuine.
There is obviously so much speculation around the Ripper. I know I'd appreciate knowing what are the facts , and hope others may as well.
All the best
Craig
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