Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert

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by Patricia Cornwell (Goodreads Author)

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I believe the History Channel's "American Ripper" poses an interesting question:could H.H.Holmes have been the ripper?
Terry Lee there's no doubt that "Doctor" Francis Tumblety in 1888 ran back to the U.S. after being scared away by the Whitechapel Murders. I thought he might be…morethere's no doubt that "Doctor" Francis Tumblety in 1888 ran back to the U.S. after being scared away by the Whitechapel Murders. I thought he might be a suspect, but he "couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag." I also wondered about H.H. Holmes, but realized he'd never been to England and was too busy at the time of the murders doing other things. Walter Sickert is the best suspect because of the war torn country that he originated from. He probably saw people being slaughtered like pigs on a daily basis as a kid. Painting was therapy for him, that helped him forget the evil... He was very clever at concealing the demon within himself...(less)
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is this a new book?
Jess It is a new publication but it is basically a reissue of 'Case Closed' with a few new chapters inserted and more "evidence". …moreIt is a new publication but it is basically a reissue of 'Case Closed' with a few new chapters inserted and more "evidence". (less)
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