Serial Killers Around the World: The Global Dimensions of Serial Murder

Author(s): Dirk C. Gibson

DOI: 10.2174/9781608058426114010004

Jack the Ripper

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

The infamous crimes of Jack the Ripper were described in this chapter. Although the identity of the killer was never ascertained, it is nevertheless possible to discuss aspects of the killer. It seems likely that the killer had medical training, was strong and daring. Other possible Ripper crimes committed inside and outside of Great Britain were described. The murders were described with respect to the victims, victimology, MO, time frame, motive and number of crimes. Three kinds of communication were described; letters, wall writing and the Lusk kidney episode. The nature of the police investigation was considered, along with the impediments to the police probe.

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