Unfortunates
Shannon Christopher (pseud.)
Privately published, 2003.
Softcover, 115pp., illus.
Casebook Review: 
Unfortunates begins with a strong general overview of the canonical
Ripper murders. Christopher does not believe Stride to be a true Ripper
victim, citing numerous differences in the wounds and general method of
operation. His preferred suspect is Joseph Barnett, who according to
Christopher murdered Nichols, Chapman and Eddowes because of his intense
hatred of prostitutes - scaring his lover, Mary Kelly, off the streets was
an added bonus.
Christopher cites many of the same bits of "evidence" to support his
theory, including Barnett's alleged echolalic speech-impediment and his
seemingly self-incriminating remarks at Kelly's inquest. There are no new
revelations in this book, but it does provide an excellent run-down of
Barnett as a suspect. Recommended.
