If you could witness any ONE of the murders...

[Bridewell]

Teamwork

I'm going to stay with Annie Chapman, but I'm a little surprised no-one's gone for Martha Tabram. If it turned out that she was indeed killed by a soldier, we'd place a lot more emphasis on that line of enquiry.

Of course, if we actually worked as a team, we could each take a different occasion and, if over-subscribed, different vantage points, then compare notes afterwards. (Or would that be cheating?)

Regards, Bridewell.

[mariab]

Of course, if we actually worked as a team, we could each take a different occasion and, if over-subscribed, different vantage points, then compare notes afterwards.

Cool idea.

[Sally]

I'm going to stay with Annie Chapman, but I'm a little surprised no-one's gone for Martha Tabram. If it turned out that she was indeed killed by a soldier, we'd place a lot more emphasis on that line of enquiry.

Of course, if we actually worked as a team, we could each take a different occasion and, if over-subscribed, different vantage points, then compare notes afterwards. (Or would that be cheating?)

Regards, Bridewell.

Ah but, if Tabram turned out not to be killed by a soldier (or two); but by another man, would this tell us that she was a Ripper victim?

And yes, I suspect it is cheating, sadly. Great plan though!

[mariab]

Tabram most clearly wasn't killed by any soldiers.

[nicole]

Hi all,

This is a no-brainer for me. Its Bucks Row and Polly Nichols. The killer was not Cross/Lechmere. I feel very confident that the killer and Nichols approached from the Boarding School direction and seeing that there was a clear view up Bucks Row, the killer pounced only to be interrupted seconds later. He confidently rounded the Boarding School again knowing that it was all clear and made his unassuming getaway via either Bakers Row or Woods Buildings.

Nicole

[Bridewell]

Most Clearly?

Tabram most clearly wasn't killed by any soldiers.

Hi Maria,

"Most clearly"? Why so?

Regards, Bridewell.

[Barnaby]

Even if the murderer could be identified, viewing one murder would not convince most that the the same person was responsible for the series, unless - for example - Barnett was observed killing Chapman or, similarly, Cross killing Kelly.

However, observing ANY of the C5 murders would provide invaluable new information that cannot be discounted because of "bad lighting," etc.

IMO, we learn the most about his psychological make-up and get the best ringside seat (ugh) with Kelly, and so I will vote for that. Chapman a close second.

[mariab]

short highjack

To Bridewell:
There's no evidence for any of that but in Pearly Poll's head. Tabram was spotted ALONE the night before her death.

[FrancoLoco]

The Nichols murder. Then, despite the rules, I'd stick around to see Cross show up, because I have a feeling he'd see me and scream, "Ya see? Nowhere near the f#%*ing body!"

[Bridewell]

All of the Time?

To Bridewell:
There's no evidence for any of that but in Pearly Poll's head. Tabram was spotted ALONE the night before her death.

Hi Maria,

In her head and in her inquest testimony: Pearly Poll claimed, according to the press report of the inquest, that she had been with Martha for "about three quarters of an hour and they separated at a quarter to twelve". A sighting of Martha Tabram alone doesn't prove that she was alone all night surely?

Regards, Bridewell.