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Naming jack the ripper by russell edwards overdrive. Over a century and a quarter has passed since the jack the ripper mystery took place, yet it still fascinates the world and many have wished for an artefact from the time to help draw links or provide some evidence for forensic purposes, believing that such an artefact could help solve those brutal crimes and put the mystery to bed once and for all. Naming jack the ripper by russell edwards goodreads. In the early morning hours of september 30, 1888, police discovered the mutilated. After 125 years of theorizing and speculation regarding the identity of jack the ripper, russell edwards is in the unique position of owning the first physical evidence relating to. When i heard the news that they may have categorically proven jack the ripper s identity i gave a squeal of excitement. Naming jack the ripper by russell edwards pan macmillan.
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