Introduction to the Jack the Ripper Murders of 1888

The Jack the Ripper murders took place in Whitechapel in 1888 beginning on August 31st and ending November the 9th.

More InformationRichard Walker14 March 2023Introduction

The Goulston Street Graffito

Soon after the discovery of Kate Eddowes murder in Mitre Square a chalk message was discovered by Police Constable Alfred Long.

More InformationRichard Walker12 March 2023The Goulston Street graffito

Recommended books about the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888

If you’ve joined me on my Jack the Ripper tour you will know I mention a few books so . . .

More InformationRichard Walker8 March 2023Books on the case

Annie Millwood, Emma Elizabeth Smith and Martha Tabram

Emma Elizabeth Smith and Martha Tabram were the first two women killed in what became known as ‘The Whitechapel Murders’.

The VictimsRichard Walker6 March 2023Emma Elizabeth Smith & Martha Tabram

Polly Nichols Was The First Victim of Jack the Ripper

Polly Nichols is remembered today because she is believed by many experts to be the first victim of the killer known as Jack the Ripper.

The VictimsRichard Walker3 March 2023Polly Nichols

Annie Chapman - Was the Second Victim of Jack the Ripper

Annie Chapman was the second of Jack the Ripper’s victims and she was discovered in a yard behind 29 Hanbury Street on September the 8th.

The VictimsRichard Walker2 March 2023Annie Chapman

Liz Stride - Was the Third Victim of Jack the Ripper.

Liz Stride was the third woman believed to be a victim of Jack the Ripper. The police officer on patrol when the murder happened was PC William Smith.

The VictimsRichard Walker1 March 2023Liz Stride

Kate Eddowes: The Fourth Victim Of Jack The Ripper

Catherine Eddowes was the 4th victim of Jack the Ripper. Her body was discovered at 1:45 in the morning in Mitre Square in the City of London.

The VictimsRichard Walker27 February 2023Kate Eddowes

Mary Jane Kelly: The Fifth Victim Of Jack the Ripper

Mary Jane Kelly was the fifth victim and she was different from the other victims. She is the only victim under 40. Mary Jane Kelly was only 25 when she was killed.

The VictimsRichard Walker24 February 2023Mary Jane Kelly

The Suspect Known As Leather Apron also Known as John Pizer

The SuspectsRichard Walker20 February 2023Leather Apron

Street Gangs: Suspects For The Whitechapel Murders

The SuspectsRichard Walker17 February 2023Street Gangs

The ‘Mad Men’ Who Became Jack the Ripper Suspects in 1888

The SuspectsRichard Walker15 February 2023Mad Men Suspects

The Suspects Mentioned in the Macnaghten Memoranda

The SuspectsRichard Walker10 February 2023The Macnaghten Memoranda

Montague John Druitt: Jack the Ripper Suspect

The SuspectsRichard Walker8 February 2023Montague John Druett