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Jack the Ripper Suspects

Thomas Neill Cream became a doctor of medicine in 1876; he then took on a life of crime which did include attempted murder. Eventually on November 15, 1892 he was sent to the gallows. His last words were; 'I am Jack the...'. He never finished his sentence as the trap door was released just before he had finished.

William Grant Granger was known to have attacked prostitutes[?]; he also had trained as a medical student.

Aaron Kosminski was said to be insane, he had a hatred of prostitutes[?] and had homicidal tendencies. He was eventually put in a mental asylum in 1890

James Maybrick is reported to have had a journal signed "Jack the Ripper", although the authenticy is questionable. Maybrick was killed by his wife in April 1889.

Walter Sickert took a big interest in the murders caused by Jack the Ripper; he could describe the injuries caused in great detail.

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