Casebook

Letter (7 March 1891)

Date
7 March 1891
Type
Letter
Sent to
Maj. Moore, Supt. of Police, Washington, D.C.

Text

Dear People:
Wouldn't you like to catch me. I am Jack the Riper. I am going to kill eight more women before I give up. I am in the city.
[Signed] Jack the Riper

Notes

Apparently part of a series of letters. Previous letters referred to a detective named "Dr. Cronin" whom the writer wants removed. Letters all received at police headquarters.

Sources

Decatur Daily Republican - 9 March 1891

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