Features
A Scandal in Bohemia: The Story of Three Lost Lives
Michaela Koristova recalls a savage murder in the
woods and the sinister, superstitious forces that
turned its investigation and the subsequent trial of
an innocent man into a travesty of justice.
The Kozminski File
Robert House tracks Aaron Kozminski and his family to
their origins in Poland, follows them to London and
speculates on the motives that may have led Aaron to
become a serial killer.
The Green of the Peak - Part III: Ruairdh Mac Dhòmhnaill: The Life and Times of Roderick Macdonald,
Coroner (1840-1894)
Robert Charles Linford, John Savage and David
O’Flaherty continue their ground-breaking series on
the office of Coroner and the men who held it with a
look at the career of Roderick Macdonald, the Scottish
doctor who conducted the inquest on Mary Jane Kelly.
Regulars
Cyber Jack
Website Monty discusses his favourite Internet
offerings with a Ripper twist.
Press Trawl
Chris Scott dusts up contemporary newspaper reports on
Thomas Sadler, ship’s fireman, and the murder of
Frances ‘Carroty Nell’ Cole.
Obituaries
John Dennis Profumo CBE, Jack Wild and Darren McGavin.
I Beg to Report
If it happened, you will find it here: everything from Australian Tourism to Wearside Jack.
I Beg To Report: Wikipedia - The Missing Link
Some clarifications on the uncontrolled musings of
certain self-appointed editors.
Dear Diary: A Calendar of Current Ripper Events
Pick up your pencil, your credit card and your dancing
shoes: there’s a Ripperful of things to do.
Dear Rip
Messrs Howard Brown and Martin Fido write to tell us
they have enjoyed their monthly dose of Ripperologist.
On the Crimebeat
Wilf Gregg applauds three new additions to the
groaning True Crime shelf.
Reviews
This month’s new titles, including Jack the Ripper:
End of a Legend, by Calum Reuben Knight, The Shroud of
the Thwacker, by Chris Elliott and the January issue
of Ripper Notes.
Ripping Yarns
The Ripper in Books, Films, Television, CD and DVD:
from Oldies but Goodies to Coming Attractions.
The Last Word
Christopher Michael-DiGrazia meditates on collectors,
hoarders, Dr Tumblety - and Jack the Ripper.
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Quote for March
‘I’m standing outside the perimeter of what is turning
out to be the most terrific crime scene since Jack the
Ripper stalked the streets of London.’ Glenn Taranto
as the Anchorman in The Devil’s Rejects (2005).
