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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3252
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 1:11 pm: | 
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Some sad news, just received from Paul Begg.
It appears Paul Feldman passed away a few weeks ago. He suffered a heart attack at his home and never recovered.
Despite all the ill-feeling surrounding the diary and the various personalities involved, it was always clear that Paul fervently believed in what he did and honestly felt he was on the right path toward solving the mystery. Although illness over the past several years has kept him from the usual Ripperological circles, he had many friends in the study and he will surely be missed.
More information will surely be available in the next Ripperologist, and of course anyone who wishes to share their memories or thoughts of Paul is welcome to do so here.
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Christopher T George
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Chrisg
Post Number: 1518
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 2:02 pm: |
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Hi Stephen
Thanks for this news. Whatever we might think of Mr. Feldman and his research methods, this is sad news. I never met him but it appears that after a patch of bad health and economic worries he got his life back on track and remarried not too long ago. I would like to believe that his later years were spent more happily. Spry, I will look forward to the obituary, which as you correctly point out, we will be preparing for the next issue of Ripperologist.
All the best
Chris
Christopher T. George
North American Editor
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http://www.ripperologist.info
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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3253
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 2:16 pm: |
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(sorry, just moved this thread to a more appropriate location...)
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Andy and Sue Parlour
Detective Sergeant
Username: Tenbells
Post Number: 129
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 3:17 pm: |
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Sad news regarding Paul (Feldy). We did talk sometimes but only on one subject. We did have something in common. He was a great Arsenal fan, a true 'Gooner'. There wont be any peace up above now when he comes across a 'Spurs' fan. He won't mind me saying that.
Andy & Sue. |
Jennifer D. Pegg
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Jdpegg
Post Number: 2481
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 3:35 pm: |
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This is very sad news. I am very sorry to hear it. My thoughts to his family.
Jenni |
Alex Chisholm
Police Constable
Username: Alex
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 5:06 pm: |
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While I never saw eye to eye with Paul, or approved of his methods of promoting his theories, this still comes as very sad news.
Professional differences pale into insignificance in the light of such personal tragedy; and I would certainly like to add my sincere condolences to those already offered to Paul’s family.
alex
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Eduardo Zinna
Detective Sergeant
Username: Eduardo
Post Number: 79
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 6:42 pm: |
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I met Paul Feldman only once, when he came to the old Cloak & Dagger Club to give us a chat on James Maybrick and the Diary. I liked his presentation - as I liked his book - but I have never believed in his theories. Yet I believe that he believed in them and was sincere in advancing them forcefully.
Let him find peace.
Eduardo |
Caroline Anne Morris
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Caz
Post Number: 1808
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 9:43 am: |
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Very sad news.
I only met Feldy once, when my co-authors and I interviewed him for Ripper Diary. His continued enthusiasm for his theories, while not infectious enough for his liking, was clear to see and totally sincere.
Maybe Feldy and Melvin are continuing the debate as we speak, unless they now know all the answers. 
Love,
Caz
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R.J. Palmer
Chief Inspector
Username: Rjpalmer
Post Number: 636
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 3:27 pm: |
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My condolences go out to Paul Feldman's friends and family.
Feldy's book was the second I ever read on the Whitechapel Murders, and it rekindled my interest in the subject. For that I owe him thanks.
After reading his book, one couldn't help but feel they sort of knew the chap; he asserted his energy & personality into his theory in a way few authors do. It seemed to me that some of his theories nearly bordered on madness, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at someone willing to risk both their health and fortune probing a 100+ year old mystery. While I didn't accept his conclusions, I certainly found the retelling of his eccentic investigation utterly engrossing. It's a pity. 'He, too, rode our winged-horse."
I wonder if Dr. Rubenstein ever finished that book on renegade historians? Will Paul Feldman be featured? RP
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Adam Went
Inspector
Username: Adamw
Post Number: 221
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2005 - 6:07 am: |
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That is indeed sad news.
Between other things, I'm still reading Paul Feldman's "Jack the Ripper: The Final Chapter" , and you can definitely see he was passionate about what he did and would do whatever it took.
I don't believe Maybrick was the Ripper, but the effort and time he put into his research and the book is outstanding, and I'm sure he'll be missed.
R.I.P., Paul. 
Regards,
Adam.
"Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once."
- Kirsten Cooke,"Allo' Allo'"
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Thomas C. Wescott
Inspector
Username: Tom_wescott
Post Number: 377
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2005 - 11:52 pm: |
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This is absolutely horrible, particularly given that Paul is practically a newlywed who had taken a new start on life. Years ago, he and I exchanged many e-mails, and he was always very pleasant and giving with me. My thoughts are with his widow. R.I.P.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott |
Adam Went
Inspector
Username: Adamw
Post Number: 228
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2005 - 5:57 am: |
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Does anyone know how old Paul would have been?
I don't really have any idea, but I don't think he was all that old, right?
Regards,
Adam.
"Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once."
- Kirsten Cooke,"Allo' Allo'"
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Caroline Anne Morris
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Caz
Post Number: 1833
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2005 - 9:57 am: |
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Hi Adam,
I believe Paul was in his early fifties.
Love,
Caz
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Glenn G. Lauritz Andersson
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 3559
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2005 - 10:31 am: |
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That is indeed very young.
Although he was a well-known name in the field, I haven't read anything in depth by Mr Feldman so I can't comment on his work, but it is a shame to hear nevertheless. My condolences.
All the best
G. Andersson, author/crime historian
Sweden
The Swedes are the men That Will not be Blamed for Nothing
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Adam Went
Inspector
Username: Adamw
Post Number: 229
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2005 - 10:52 pm: |
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Thanks for that, Caz.
Yes, I didn't think Paul would be too old, but early fifties is even worse. Too young to die.
Perhaps he had some kind of heart condition?
Either way, it's very unfortunate that he died so young.
Regards,
Adam.
"Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once."
- Kirsten Cooke,"Allo' Allo'"
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Howard Brown
Chief Inspector
Username: Howard
Post Number: 553
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 12:59 am: |
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Mr.Feldman was born in 1953....
HowBrown
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Jane Coram
Inspector
Username: Jcoram
Post Number: 447
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 9:50 am: |
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I exchanged emails with Paul a while ago, and he was always kind and thoughtful in his replies to me.
The Final Chapter did actually kick start me again into taking the subject more seriously, and again although I didn't agree with his choice of suspect, he was a cracking good writer and did a grand job on the book.
I am really sad to hear that he is gone, and at such a young age.
My sympathies go to his family. I will miss him.
Jane |
Nicholas Smith
Sergeant
Username: Diddles
Post Number: 34
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 3:52 pm: |
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G'day everyone,
I know I'm late with this but....
May all who knew Paul, especially family and friends, be assured that he was admired by many and his writings will give testimony to his enthusiasm and beliefs. Whether right or wrong he believed in what he said.
Even though I never met you Paul, God bless and rest in peace mate.
Nicholas |
Themis Garagounis
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:48 pm: |
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I just found out. This is such a tragedy.Although I did not know Paul personally, I enjoyed his work. Through his book The Final Chapter, he has conclusively proven that James Maybrick was Jack the Ripper. It defies belief how many people still continue to doubt this fact, even in these posts about his death.
Paul has proven the diary is genuine through solid incontrovertable facts. If any of you cannot put forward any facts or research as to why it is a forgery then none of your opinions hold any water. The fact that it has been so savagely attacked without being proven false means that the mystery is solved and these other authors don't want to lose their meal ticket and cash cow.
Good job Paul may you rest in peace.
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Themis
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Wayne
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 5:57 am: |
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Sad to hear Paul has passed away. When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.(Sir Arthur Conan Doyle).
I think Paul proved beyond all reasonable doubt that James Maybrick was Jack the Ripper. |
Monty
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Monty
Post Number: 2015
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:47 am: |
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Wayne,
Whilst not wishing to belittle Pauls efforts, questionable as they were, I beg to differ regards to your final sentence.
Reasonable doubt still exists.
Cheers,
Monty
It begins.....
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Eddie Derrico
Detective Sergeant
Username: Eddie
Post Number: 78
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 12:58 pm: |
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I pay my respects to this man, also. I enjoyed his book. I agree with most of his conclusions. His book is one of the many we use for our Ripperology.
Yours Truly,
Eddie |
