Was Sickert's father also a killer?

[BTCG]

Hi All,

It would appear that writing Jack the Ripper letters became some what of a national pastime. None of the letter writers gave their names and addresses, so it would be fair to say that none of the letter writers were actually, in real terms, claiming to be the murderer.

Best wishes.

Perhaps you can either give us some proof, or get into your time machine and correct the problem.

[Hatchett]

Hi All,

It would appear that writing Jack the Ripper letters became some what of a national pastime. None of the letter writers gave their names and addresses, so it would be fair to say that none of the letter writers were actually, in real terms, claiming to be the murderer.

Best wishes.

[BTCG]

I have this theory that Cornwall is related to Kosminksi and her absolutely nonsensical theory is just an elaborate red herring to throw people off that track in order to protect her great great grandfather. My excuse is my mind is unbalanced from the meds I took after having my spleen removed.

Cheers,

Mike

Your word is good enough for me /

[The Good Michael]

My excuse????

Please provide yours.

I have this theory that Cornwall is related to Kosminksi and her absolutely nonsensical theory is just an elaborate red herring to throw people off that track in order to protect her great great grandfather. My excuse is my mind is unbalanced from the meds I took after having my spleen removed.

Cheers,

Mike

[BTCG]

Ah, so that's your excuse.


Mike

My excuse????

Please provide yours.

[The Good Michael]

Although I dispise the 'trust me' type anecdotal, I can say, as one who had cervical spine surgery on Jan 17 2014, and had metal plates and screws put in my body, that coming off opium based pain medication will drive you crazy. Especially so, in one's inability to achieve paradoxical sleep.

Ah, so that's your excuse.


Mike

[Limehouse]

Cornwell interviewed Sickert's family and associates. It's their claim, and I believe they would know,

Did she conduct a séance?

[BTCG]

Cornwell interviewed Sickert's family and associates. It's their claim, and I believe they would know,

[Limehouse]

Read my post again, but more closely.

We now have synthetic drugs to ease withdrawal. We have counseling.

Sickert was a byproduct of a system without checks and balances: everything was easy access. Quitting such behavior in this type of environment was next to impossible.

A quick heads-up: get a copy of 'Confessions of an opium eater'. It's an real eye opener as to how one can delude oneself while under the influence..

And where is the evidence that Sickert used opium?

[BTCG]

And yet, (one would hope) this experience has not driven you to commit a series of extremely violent murders - so why Sickert?

Read my post again, but more closely.

We now have synthetic drugs to ease withdrawal. We have counseling.

Sickert was a byproduct of a system without checks and balances: everything was easy access. Quitting such behavior in this type of environment was next to impossible.

A quick heads-up: get a copy of 'Confessions of an opium eater'. It's an real eye opener as to how one can delude oneself while under the influence..

[Limehouse]

No. I believe his opium addiction, and subsequent withdrawal are a more likely explanation.

Although I dispise the 'trust me' type anecdotal, I can say, as one who had cervical spine surgery on Jan 17 2014, and had metal plates and screws put in my body, that coming off opium based pain medication will drive you crazy. Especially so, in one's inability to achieve paradoxical sleep.

And yet, (one would hope) this experience has not driven you to commit a series of extremely violent murders - so why Sickert?

[BTCG]

It has not been proven that Sickert wrote those letters. The stationery only came from the same batch and Sickert was not the only customer to receive paper from that batch.

Strange as it may seem, it is not at all odd for someone to take the credit for being a killer in these circumstances. As has bee pointed out by others, hundreds of letters were sent to the police claiming to be from the killer. Are you saying that Sickert wrote ALL of the letters received by the police, including the most famous of these, in which the sobriquet 'Jack the Ripper' was first used?

Finally, do you believe Cornwell's suggestion that the objective for Sickert carrying out these killings was an impairment to his penis?

No. I believe his opium addiction, and subsequent withdrawal are a more likely explanation.

Although I dispise the 'trust me' type anecdotal, I can say, as one who had cervical spine surgery on Jan 17 2014, and had metal plates and screws put in my body, that coming off opium based pain medication will drive you crazy. Especially so, in one's inability to achieve paradoxical sleep.

[BTCG]

It has not been proven that Sickert wrote those letters. The stationery only came from the same batch and Sickert was not the only customer to receive paper from that batch.

Strange as it may seem, it is not at all odd for someone to take the credit for being a killer in these circumstances. As has bee pointed out by others, hundreds of letters were sent to the police claiming to be from the killer. Are you saying that Sickert wrote ALL of the letters received by the police, including the most famous of these, in which the sobriquet 'Jack the Ripper' was first used?

Finally, do you believe Cornwell's suggestion that the objective for Sickert carrying out these killings was an impairment to his penis?

It has, to the experts satisfaction. Did they witness the process? I would agree, no.

[Limehouse]

Sickert wrote letters claiming to be the killer. So the writer does have a basis for making the statement.

You may not like it, but Cornwell has uncovered the only objective evidence in the case: the stationary for some of these letters came from the same batch that Sickert owned.

Some might claim that this does not make one a serial killer. But it's rather odd for someone to write and take credit if credit is undeserved.

And I have yet to see where in his lifetime, Sickert attempted to claim credit for another's work.

It has not been proven that Sickert wrote those letters. The stationery only came from the same batch and Sickert was not the only customer to receive paper from that batch.

Strange as it may seem, it is not at all odd for someone to take the credit for being a killer in these circumstances. As has bee pointed out by others, hundreds of letters were sent to the police claiming to be from the killer. Are you saying that Sickert wrote ALL of the letters received by the police, including the most famous of these, in which the sobriquet 'Jack the Ripper' was first used?

Finally, do you believe Cornwell's suggestion that the objective for Sickert carrying out these killings was an impairment to his penis?

[Bridewell]

Other Writers

Can you identify other writers, or is this just a theory?

Other writers? Other than who? No, I can't identify who wrote the numerous hoax letters.

Sickert's stationary was used to pen Ripper letters taking credit for the murders.

I thought it was supposed to be stationery from the same batch as that used by Sickert (interesting if true). What is the evidence which takes us one step further and identifies it as being Sickert's own stationery?

Regards, Bridewell.