Ep. #44 The Chapman-Ripper Theory: w/ R Michael Gordon

[c.d.]

As many point out, it seems strange for Jack The Ripper to go from the incredibly bloody murders of Whitechapel to poisonings. But perhaps more strange is the idea that he would change his *victims* from relative strangers to his wives.

While I agree that you cannot bind him to the use of the knife of the killings, the question of mutilations comes up. The Ripper mutilated his victims and removed organs. In the later poisonings, did this happen? That behavior seems like one which would be consistent.

Hi Steelysama,

If Chapman had killed three wives and mutilated all of them do you think that that might have aroused suspicion?

c.d.

[richardnunweek]

Hi,
Intresting podcast very imformative, for those not aquainted with this fascinating character, however the question of age never arose, if i am not mistaken was not Chapman only twenty three years old in 1888?
Is there any reason to believe that the Whitechapel murderer was that young?
Regards Richard..

[Steelysama]

As many point out, it seems strange for Jack The Ripper to go from the incredibly bloody murders of Whitechapel to poisonings. But perhaps more strange is the idea that he would change his *victims* from relative strangers to his wives.

While I agree that you cannot bind him to the use of the knife of the killings, the question of mutilations comes up. The Ripper mutilated his victims and removed organs. In the later poisonings, did this happen? That behavior seems like one which would be consistent.

[jmenges]

Correct link for the show...

http://www.casebook.org/podcast/listen.html?id=88

I forgot to add the artwork into the mp3 so had to re-up the entry...

JM

[jmenges]

Thread for discussion of Episode 44 of Rippercast

The Chapman-Ripper Theory: with R Michael Gordon

http://www.casebook.org/podcast/listen.html?id=87

Featuring the voices of R Michael Gordon, Steve Mateski, David Gates, Gareth Williams and Ben Holme.

Thanks to all who participated in this episode and everyone who supplied their comments and questions!

Thanks for listening!



JM