Frederick Post
Maryland, U.S.A.
2 June 1913
JACK THE RIPPER TOOK HIS OWN LIFE IN 1888, LONDON INSPECTOR
SAYS
Special to the Frederick Post
London, June 1.
Chief McNaughton, of the criminal investigation department of Scotland
Yard, who recently retired, reveals the fact that the mysterious murderer,
Jack the Ripper, who killed seven women of the underworld in 1888, and
whose end remained a mystery until now, committed suicide in November of
that year.
Jack the Ripper's crimes extended over a long period and although the
entire police force of London was sent to catch him, he was never caught
in the act of assaulting his victims. He mutilated them horribly with a
knife. His crimes created a great sensation at the time.
"I have a very clear idea of who he was and how he committed suicide,"
said McNaughton, "but that and other secrets never will be revealed by
me."
He added that no records exist of the secret information he acquired
during his connection with the service, and he says he will not write any
reminiscences.
