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By:
Prasana
Arasu
THE BACKGROUND OF
WHITECHAPEL AND THE
EXISTENCE OF JACK THE
RIPPER
VICTIMS
VICTIM1:MaryAnnNichols
Name
: Mary Ann
Polly Nichols
Height
: 52 inches
Born
: 26 August
1845
Died
: 31 August
1888 (aged 43)
Occupation : Domestic
servant,
VICTIM2:AnnieChapman
Name
: Eliza Ann
Smith
Height
: 50 inches
Born
: September
1841
Died
: 8 September
1888 (aged 47)
Occupation : Flower seller,
crocheter, casual
VICTIM3:ElizabethStride
Name
: Elizabeth
"Long Liz Stride
Height
: 52 inches
Born
: 27 November
1843
Died
: 30 September
1888 (aged 44)
Occupation : Cleaner,
casual prostitute
VICTIM4:CatherineEddowes
Name
: Catherine
"Kate" Eddowes
Height
: 50 inches
Born
: 14 April 1842
Died
: 30 September
1888 (aged 46)
Occupation : Hop picker,
casual prostitute
VICTIM5:MaryJaneKelly
Name
: Marie Jeanette
Kelly
Height
: 50 inches
Born
: 1863
Died
: 9 November
1888 (aged 25)
Occupation : Prostitution
From Boss
Hell
Saucy
Dear
Jack
Letters
Dear Boss,
I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they
wont fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so
clever and talk about being on the right track. That joke
about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on
whores
and I shant quit ripping them till I do get
From hell
buckled.
Mr
Lusk, Grand work the last job was. I gave the lady no
time to squeal. How can they catch me now. I love my
Sor
work and want to start again. You will soon hear of me
I was
not codding
dear old Boss when I gave you
with
my funny
little games.
the tip, youll hear about Saucy Jackys work
tomorrow double event this time number one
squealed a bit couldnt finish straight off.
and
I cant use it. Red ink
work again.
is fit enough I hope ha.
ha.
I may
send
the bloody knif that took it out if you
Jack
the you
Ripper
only wate a whil longer
signed
Catch me when you can Mishter Lusk
The next job I do I shall clip the ladys ears off and
send to the police officers just for jolly wouldnt you.
Keep this letter back till I do a bit more work, then give
it out straight. My knifes so nice and sharp I want to
get to work right away if I get a chance. Good Luck.
INVESTIGATOR
Frederick George
Abberline
MURDER IS
NOT ABOUT
LUST AND
ITS NOT
ABOUT
VIOLENCE.
ITS ABOUT
POSSESSION.
Ted
Bundy