Where do current experts stand on the Diary?

[Stephen Thomas]

The Diary of Jack the Ripper. Fantastic book, gripping read. And, as I recall, a lot of ripper experts supported it's authenticity, including the late great Colin Wilson (who first got me interested in this whole subject). Obviously Shirley Harrison and Paul Feldman agree.

But where do the current experts stand?

I know for sure that Philip Sugden and John Eccleston both believe it to be false, as does Nick Warren.

How about Martin Fido, Paul Begg, Donald Rumbelow, Keith Skinner, Stewart Evans, Phillip Hutchinson and others?

I'm just curious for a summary of how the respected experts in the field view the diary.

Well Stewart Evans, the greatest JTR expert, calls it a cheap fake.

Colin Wilson is dead?

[Cogidubnus]

Martin Fido, Donald Rumbelow and Keith Skinner would not appear to contribute here of late. Philip hasn't posted for ages. Paul Begg, alas, is seriously ill. I suspect Stewart Evans is the only one from whom you might just attract an answer.

All the best

Dave

[Haskins]

The Diary of Jack the Ripper. Fantastic book, gripping read. And, as I recall, a lot of ripper experts supported it's authenticity, including the late great Colin Wilson (who first got me interested in this whole subject). Obviously Shirley Harrison and Paul Feldman agree.

But where do the current experts stand?

I know for sure that Philip Sugden and John Eccleston both believe it to be false, as does Nick Warren.

How about Martin Fido, Paul Begg, Donald Rumbelow, Keith Skinner, Stewart Evans, Phillip Hutchinson and others?

I'm just curious for a summary of how the respected experts in the field view the diary.