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Decatur Saturday Herald
Decatur, Illinois, U.S.A.
22 December 1888

At Montreal a crank whose real name is John Laughon was arrested. He claims to be Jack the Ripper and says he is the White Chapel murderer. He is a great liar. When he was searched his pockets were found to contain 25 cents and a very blunt pocket knife.


Related pages:
  John Langhorn
       Press Reports: Mitchell Daily Republican - 19 December 1888 
       Press Reports: Qu'Appelle Vidette - 13 December 1888 
       Press Reports: Qu'Appelle Vidette - 27 December 1888 
       Press Reports: Trenton Times - 18 December 1888 
       Ripper Media: Jack the Ripper: A Suspect Guide - John Langhorn