“Various theories about Jack the Ripper’s identity have been produced over the past several decades, more than one hundred suspects have been named contributing to wide spread folklore and ghoulish entertainment surrounding the mystery.” (“Jack the Ripper”) The lack of facts to show who the Ripper was makes this case unsolvable. Many people have claimed to have solved this case but they, as many others have ended up being incorrect. The lack of information and evidence make this case impossible to solve. The identity of Jack the Ripper will never be solved. “Jack the Ripper” is the popular name given to a serial killer who murdered a number of prostitutes in East England in 1888. The name originates from a letter written by someone claiming to be the killer. The killings took place in a mile area and involved districts of Whitechapel, Spitafields, Aldgate, and the city of London proper. Also called the Whitechapel murder and “Leather Apron.” (“Jack the Ripper-“) It is unclear how many women the “Ripper actually killed. It is generally accepted as five some say four some even say …show more content…
Montague John Druitt – Seven weeks after the fifth and final murder, this Oxford educated lawyer was found floating in the River Thames, his pockets filled with stones. (“Who was Jack the Ripper”) Robert Mann – In 2009 the British historian claimed to unravel the mystery of Jack the Ripper’s identity- Robert Mann an attendant at Whitechapel mortuary where the victims were brought and examined, based on the way his pray was mutilated, he had to have a degree of anatomical knowledge. (“Who was Jack the Ripper”) The first believed victim of the Ripper was Martha Tabram. Her and Kelly were the only victims of the Ripper who were killed inside. ("Jack the Ripper –“) The identity of Jack the Ripper will never be