Jack the Ripper

The From Hell Letter of Jack the Ripper, October 15, 1888, National Archives MEPO 3_142[featured]

From Hell

October 15, 1888 From hell. Mr Lusk,SirI send you half the Kidne I took from one women prasarved it for you tother piece I fried and ate it was very nice. I may send you the bloody knife that took it out if you only wate a while longersigned Catch me when you can Mishter …

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Saucy Jacky Postcard from Jack the Ripper

Saucy Jacky

October 1, 1888 I was not codding dear old Boss when I gave you the tip, you’ll hear about Saucy Jacky’s work tomorrow double event this time number one squealed a bit couldn’t finish straight off. Had not time to get ears off for police thanks for keeping last letter back till I got to …

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The Dear Boss Letter of Jack the Rippe

Dear Boss

September 25, 1888 Dear Boss, I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they wont fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so clever and talk about being on the right track. That joke about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on whores and I shant quit …

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