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Introduction
In the impoverished area in and around Whitechapel, London during 1888 a series of disturbing, gruesome murders took place. Some murders in this area occurred before and after what is recognised as Jack the Rippers time. However between the months of September and November of 1888 five women, all prostitutes and residents of Whitechapel, were believed to have been murdered by the same hand. The murders brought a lot of fear and attention inside and outside of London. The unidentified figure believed to be the killer of these women was to become known as Jack the Ripper.
Victims
Around the time of the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders, there were several other murders which took place in the Whitechapel Area, including a woman named
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Druitt was a man who was found dead in the River Thames on December 31 1888, the official cause of his death being a suicide-drowning. He probably would not have even been considered a suspect if not for the coincidental timing of his death taking place just weeks after the murder of the final canonical Ripper victim, and the fact that there were no more Ripper victims taken after his death, it was also taken into account that his family did have a history of mental illness, this could have been a contributing factor to his suicide. At first another reason he was suspected was that he was falsely recorded of being a Doctor, when he was actually a barrister and assistant schoolmaster, and some people had the belief that Jack the Ripper may have been a doctor or someone of a similar profession. Suspicion that he was responsible for the murders lessened when that mistake was realised. Despite there being no real reason to believe that this man was in any way related to the murders aside from the time of his suicide, he is still a popular suspect and one of the first names to pop up after searching for Jack the Ripper …show more content…
Some people have a firm opinion that the killer had absolutely no type of knowledge regarding the human anatomy, while some others believe that it is the most likely thing. This theory is supported by the manner in which these murders occurred. The killer had a very narrow time frame to mutilate these women to the extent he did, it was also night time when his victims were killed. So it would be quite unlikely that an uneducated amateur would be able to perform the task of removing one or more organs from a woman’s body, in the dark and in such a short amount of
Investigating Why the Police Were Unable to Catch Jack the Ripper I believe the most important reason why Jack the Ripper was so hard to catch was because of the lack of evidence. In those days they did not have as advanced technology as we have today for instance, we have forensics where we can tell from a strand of hair who that hair belongs to. In those days they were only just learning the significance of footprints to catching a villain. Another part to this is that Jack the Ripper was so random towards who he killed the police could not find a link between the murders except that they were all prostitutes, which did not really help, although prostitute murders were not terribly uncommon. The press coverage to the case didn’t help much as they had forced the police to investigate ‘Leather Apron’ and this wasted a significant amount of the police time which, if spent properly, may have allowed them to uncover more information needed to catch the Ripper.
How the Police Tried to Catch Jack the Ripper In the 1880s, the police were very different from the police of today. Their main propose was crime prevention and their methods their methods were very primitive Source F is a police leaflet, which was published after the murders of Elizabeth Stride and Kate Eddowes; it was written to aid the police in their investigation it was also written in a factual tone, it suggests that the police were appealing for any information regarding suspicious characters. Because of the timing of this leaflet shows the desperation faced by the police but for because of the many defects reasons the leaflet was not successful: The first being that they did not offer any description of the murderer at all, 'person to whom suspicion was attached'. The second being that they still assumed that the person was living in Whitechapel, when there was a large amount of evidence suggested that the murderer wasn't from Whitechapel (the fact that the murders were all done on the weekends or on Friday nights, which suggests that he had a job and came into Whitechapel to murder).
In Kate Summerscale’s book, The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, we are introduced to a murder case at the Road Hill House in the late 19th century. The young child Saville Kent has been murdered and who murdered him is the question the entire town is interested in. All of the evidence we are introduced to points to Saville 's older, half sister, Constance Kent, as the murderer.
The Failure of Police to Catch Jack the Ripper The Whitechapel murderer, known to many as Jack the Ripper was never caught and imprisoned for his awful crimes. Police still do not know who he is. There are several explanations as to why he was never caught and in this essay I will discuss them. The police were unable to catch Jack the Ripper as they felt that no-one actually knew what he looked like.
Laidlaw is set in the urban city of Glasgow in the 90's and delivers a cutting insight to big industries and crime in society. McIlvanney creates a stunning atmosphere and examines the fascinating issues of why people commit murder and the devastating results of violence. One of the reasons I selected this novel wasn't just because of the quality and origin of the author and the setting , it was because of the infuriating character of Cheif Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw , he is the main character and the most memorable one. He is the spearhead of the investigations into the murder of a teenage girl , he has to do this in a city of hard men, villains and fat cat businessmen. To look more deeper into the mysterious character of Laidlaw and his personality , we need to look at his interests and prejudices , Laidlaw is the main focus , in this novel and he captures everyone’s imagination and thoughts . He is an unorthodox detective who is always wondering about the nature of society , threading his way through pubs and clubs trying to find the murderer of an apparently innocent girl. Laidlaw is such a memorable character who requires to be looked at and examined closely.
Also, no inquiries could be linked from the people who knew the victims of the attack. It is likely he was rich, because he probably had a carriage due to the swiftness of his escape from the crime scene. This is because some of the bodies were found still warm. He was able to blend in with the East End, and not stand out, so that suggests he may. originally from the East End.
If someone were to ask “Who was England’s First Serial Killer,” the name that would more than likely come to mind would be that of a man known to many as “Jack the Ripper,” but was he truly the first? No. There were many more that came before him—they have just been forgotten. They weren’t as glamorous as him. They weren’t known for murdering prostitutes, mocking the police by sending internal organs in the mail, or slashing open arteries. There
Although the true identity of Jack the Ripper has never been identified, experts have investigated Prince Albert Victor, Thomas Neill Cream, and Montague John Druitt as prime suspects. Based on facts and information given, the researcher found evidence that Jack the Ripper was Montague John Druitt. Druitt’s family, appearance, and suicide support the researcher’s claim. Ultimately, the obsession with the Jack the Ripper case will never perish.
Jack the Ripper killed five women between the 31st of August 1888 and the 9th of November 1888. They were murdered in Whitechapel and Spitalfields in the East End areas of London, England. The killer was never caught and because of this there are hundreds on his personality and motives. No other killer in the British history rivaled that of the gruesome, mocking, utterly superior Jack the Ripper, a multiple murderer whose arrogance and boldness deified the entire police department of London and held in terror a great city for as long as he cared to roam its streets and slay at will.
“Jack the Ripper,” was the name given to an unidentified serial killer in the White Chapel district of London in 1888. The name came from a letter left at the crime scene, written by someone claiming to be the killer. The letter was believed to be a joke and thought to be written by a reporter in a deliberate attempt to heighten interest in the investigation.
Jack The Ripper Jack the Ripper, as he was rightly called, was an infamous murderer in London, England in 1888, almost one hundred years ago. Jack the Ripper is by no stretch of the imagination the first serial killer ever, but the first to do so in a largely populated area, although it seemed he had no malice for other people. Although the number of kills under the belt of Jack the Ripper is unofficial, it is estimated to be around four to seven women, all prostitutes within the area. He also had no accomplice’s or accessories to the crime. Another fact was that Jack the Ripper escaped scott-free, with no charges.
The book itself looks at religious, social and scientific issues. which all tie in with the time it was written, to give us a much more. complex book than first thought. The book was written in the Victorian era, when Jack the Ripper was at large, giving the readers something. terrifying to relate to.
“The ABC Murders” is about a detective by the name of Poirot who has to find clues on a killer who is killing people whose names are in alphabetical order. It started off with Alice Ascher from Andover. Then it went to Betty Barnard from Bexhill and then to Sir Carmichael Clarke from Churston. Each time the murderer committed a crime he would leave an ABC Train Map by the victim. The murderer was an experienced criminal who left no trace of his identity. He goes by the name of ABC. Before each murder ABC would send Poirot a letter saying the date and town the murder would happen. The relatives of the victims came together with Poirot to help try and get ahead of the criminal. In the ending Poirot reveals that the brother of Sir Carmichael Clarke, Franklin Clarke committed the crimes to draw away attention from him wanting to inherit his brothers treasures. He had to kill him so he couldn’t marry Thora Grey and not get the money. Franklin Clarke tried to frame the murders on Mr. Cust who is a travelling salesman.
Murder is the most sinister of any crime you can commit as you are taking life away from someone who isn't ready to go. It is especially irrational when murder is carried out with no motive. This could only be the work of a madman. With crime people seek justice and will make their best efforts to achieve it. In the ABC Murders by Agatha Christie we explore the mystery of not one, but four murders carried out meticulously and with proper planning. In this novel we get to see the solving process of an interesting murder case through two private detectives who have gotten back together after some time apart in retirement. We get to see how they are able to think like a murder and determine the motives and planning behind the crimes.
They call her the “Queen of Crime.” By her, one can only imagine that it is Agatha Christie. As Joan Acocella once said, “This mystification game is a standard device of suspense literature, but nobody did it quite like Christie” (Acocella 21). Christie’s ability to create suspenseful literature helped portray her unique mysterious works. Two fine examples of her suspenseful literature are “A Christmas Tradgey” and “The Strange Case of Sir Andrew Carmichael.”