Product Description

More than 100 years after the last of these brutal acts of violence the mysteries that surrounded the events remain. The number of murders committed by the killer is still unconfirmed and, most poignantly, the identity of the killer is as yet undiscovered. In "Jack the Ripper: The Casebook" the reader is taken on a tour of the underworld of Victorian London, traveling into the backstreets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields where the murders took place. One by one the murder victims are revealed, their similarities discussed and the scenes and circumstances of their murders investigated. The methods of the killer are explored, along with a summary of the evidence, and accounts by witnesses who caught a glimpse of this notorious and immensely elusive figure. A thorough analysis of the likely suspects for the identity of "Jack the Ripper" is undergone, including some figures that have only recently been implicated in the murders.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65128 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 64 pages

About the Author
Richard Jones is an internationally renowned Jack the Ripper expert, and head guide on the widely acclaimed Jack the Ripper Walks. He has written 16 books, many of which have been published worldwide, and makes frequent television appearances.

Customer Reviews

Wow!! A Stunning work for anyone interested in the "Autumn of Terror"
Richard Jones has created an instant masterpiece in this fantastic book, in fact, it is more than a book!

The front cover has a magnetic holder which keeps the book closed after reading, you wont close the book much, so it's a waste of time, but a really nice touch, and makes the book stand out on the shelf.

As the story unfolds during "The Autumn of Terror" we are treated to a series of dissertations on subjects from the Victims, to suspects, police officials and press reports. No leaf is left unturned, but the best is yet to come. During the dissertations we are told to look in the attached wallets which include facsimilie copies of ripper letters, letters between officials, newspaper reports, and even a poster with a warning to the occupier!

It was a real pleasure to read, and re-read, and read again, and this will take pride of place on the book case, at least until I read it again!! Well recommended!

A book for everyone
This book is the ideal present for so many people and I have recommended it to all my friends. It will appeal to a wide range of readers, to avid mystery fans, to history buffs and to all Ripperologists. It sets the murders into a social context and details all the suspects. Read it and make your choice -- who do think was Jack the Ripper?

Glossy Introduction with a gimmick.
This well made book is a good glossy introduction to a subject which still haunts us today. The documents, with one exception, are well reproduced: I had a genuine chill when I held & read the 'Dear Boss' letter [although not from the murderer, probably]. It is a bit gimmicky though & I'm only giving three stars for two reasons [1] as it lacks a map of Whitechapel at the time, which could have been easily included to give it that extra dimension of orientation. The real depth of this matter is in wider cultural/social/economic context: the Ripper as the foreshadow of the 20th Century. So if you already have some background knowledge skip this as it is [2] quite expensive for an intro [despite Amazon's discount.] So check out the other cheaper books available on Amazon instead.