The Whitechapel

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The Whitechapel Murderer 1888
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During the autumn of 1888, a sadistic devil
prowled the dimly lit streets of Londons East
End. Seeking out prostitutes of Whitechapels
lowest classes to feed his insatiable blood
lust. He brutally murdered and systematically
disembowelled his unfortunate victims. Now, over
100 years following his blood soaked reign of
terror I invite you to peer into the world of
this most infamous killer and see whether you can
solve this unsolvable puzzle.
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Whitechapel in 1888
Murderers rapists pickpockets
The criminal class.
Home to
The mass Unemployed.
Casual and Seasonal prostitutes
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A Harsh Life
Prostitution was one of the only reliable means
through which a single woman or widow could
maintain herself. The police estimated that in
1888 there were some 1,200 prostitutes in
Whitechapel, not including the women who
supplemented their small earnings by occasional
prostitution.
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Elizabeth Stride 29th September 1888
Kate Eddowes 29th September 1888
Annie Chapman 8th September 1888
Mary-Jane Kelly 9th November 1888
Polly Nicholls 31st August 1888
The Victims
It is almost certain that the only connection
between the Whitechapel murderer and his
victims came at the point of their deaths.
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Ripper Modus Operandi
The murderer and his victim always faced each
other. The Ripper seized the women by their
throats and strangled them. The Ripper lowered
his victims to the ground. He then cut the
throats with a knife from the right side to the
left side of her throat. The Ripper then made
his other mutilations.
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Who?
The police had a basic idea about the person they
were looking for

• A white male.
• Average or below average height.
• between 20 40 years old.
• Did not dress as a labourer or homeless person.
• Had accommodation in the East End of London.
• Possibly had medical connections.
• May have been a foreigner.
• Right handed.
• Had a regular job as murders took place at the
  weekend.
• Was single so that he could commit the murders.

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• The Ripper was extremely clever. He
• chose prostitutes who were used to
• dealing with strange men in dark alleys.
• He was also confident look at the way
• he committed the murders
• Outside.
• Often in near total darkness.
• Keeping one eye out for the approach of others.
• Under extremely tight time constraints.
• The Ripper was extremely confident and
• arrogant. His method of killing was too
• random, clever and quick for the police.

The Ripper was even cocky enough to send clues
to people he thought were important. he sent
clues to the police, press and even local men in
Whitechapel.
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25 Sept 1888Dear 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 buckled. Grand work the last job was. I gave
the lady no time to squeal. How can they catch me
now. I love my work and want to start again. You
will soon hear of me with my funny little games.
I saved some proper red stuff in a ginger beer
bottle over the last job to write with but it
went thick like glue and I cant use it. Red ink
is fit enough I hope ha. ha. The next job I do I
shall clip. The lady's ears off and send to the
Police officers just for jolly wouldn't you. Keep
this letter back till I do a bit more work then
give it out straight. My knife's so nice and
sharp I want to get to work right away if I get a
chance. Good luck.Yours truly Jack the
Ripper
Contact from a Killer
Hundreds of letters from the murderer were sent
to the police, news agencies and people linked
with solving the crime. Only three of these
letters were believed. Two, in particular, which
are written by the same individual, actually
created the name "Jack the Ripper." The two
letters, written in red ink, gave the murderer
his name. It was received by Central News on
September 27, 1888 and was addressed to The Boss.
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Prince Albert Victor
Montague Druitt
Michael Ostrog
George Chapman
Aaron Kosminsky
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Conclusion
We do not and may never know who Jack the Ripper
really was! We may never know! But what is
certain People love learning about Jack the
Ripper!