saving Liz Stride

1. Since Liz was registered as a professional prostitute in both Sweden and London, I'd have to say it's highly likely

2. I don't think they were all the same man. More than likely she met up with a few clients that night (ex. the man hugging and kissing her outside the pub and the later appearances of the other chaps, one of whom may be Jack)

3. Schwartz was probably the one who at least saw the initial stages of the murder. That being said, I don't think Liz's struggles ended after Schwartz fled. I think she continued to put up a bit of a fight until the killer was finally able to get her under control and slash the neck. by that time, Diemschutz was coming down the street.

4. I think it was. However, we can't be definitely certain. If there is a second choice, my guess would be Michael Kidney.

5. Perhaps she didn't like the attitude or look of her potential client (maybe JTR) and decided to go, which prompted the killer to become more violent.

6. I think the cachous was used to make her breath seem sweet for her next available client, especially if her last "task" was oral sex.

7. I think it is possible Jack killed with 2 knives. One might have been a "spare." or maybe one was usedfor his killing, the other he used for his regular job. However ,it is also a strong clue that may point away from JTR not being the killer.

Hello. The time seems ripe for a forensic reconstruction of the events in and near Dutfield's yard on the night of the "double event."

Both Fisherman and Perry Mason have offered cogent reconstructions that tend to place Liz Stride outside the canon. Now it's time for the other side to do the same to place her INSIDE.

Particularly helpful would be an explanation of the following conditions:

1. Explaining whether or not Liz was "on duty" or not.

2. What was her role vis-a-vis the man or men with whom she was purportedly seen that night?

3. What was the significance, if any, of Schwartz's story?

4. Who was her assailant? Was it "Jack"?

5. Why was she leaving the yard when killed?

6. Is there a scenario for the cachous in her grasp other than an extremely quick kill?

7. If Jack were her assailant, did he carry 2 knives or did he go home to fetch a different knife for Kate?

I appreciate that some of these have been reconstructed on various other threads, but I believe it would be helpful to blend the diverse elements into 1 harmonious whole.

I have observed, before, that some version which includes Jack hiding up the yard and springing on her whilst pacing may be most fruitful. Another possibility would be that she met her assailant at the kitchen door and were leaving with him.

Have fun fitting the pieces together and I'm sure we all look forward to a finished (or nearly so) puzzle.

LC

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