Investigating The Ripper Murders Flashcards
What were constables required to do when they arrived at a crime scene?
Keep the crime scene clear of onlookers and take careful notes of the scene
This was to ensure that evidence was not disturbed.
What was the purpose of keeping a careful note of the crime scene?
To document any bruises or marks on dead bodies and preserve evidence
This is crucial for later analysis by detectives.
What happened on the night of Mary Nichols’ murder regarding the body?
The doctor called for an ‘ambulance’ to transport the body to a mortuary
This occurred before careful notes about the crime scene could be taken.
How did the Metropolitan Police’s use of photography change during the investigation of the Whitechapel murders?
They increased their use of photography after collaborating with the City of London Police
The City of London Police used photography more extensively.
Where were photographs taken during the investigation?
Outside Mary Kelly’s lodging house, inside her room, and of her body
These photographs documented key aspects of the crime scenes.
What detailed drawings did the City of London Police collect?
Drawings of Mitre Square where Catherine Eddowes was killed
These drawings aided in understanding the crime scene.
What role did newspapers play in the investigation?
They created several sketches of the murderer known as Jack the Ripper
These sketches were based on information not officially part of the investigation.
What actions did the police take to track the murderer?
Visited houses, pubs, mental health hospitals, and questioned salons in the docks
This was part of their effort to gather information in the areas where the bodies were found.
What occurred after the murders of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes on 30 September 1888?
The police made a full-scale search of lodging houses and printed 80,000 handbills
This was known as the ‘double event’.
How many people did the police question following the double event?
More than 2,000 people
This extensive questioning was part of their investigation efforts.
What was the outcome of the police investigations after the questioning?
They followed up on 300 lines of enquiry and arrested 80 people
Despite these efforts, all clues and leads ultimately led to nothing.
True or False: The police successfully tracked down Jack the Ripper after extensive investigations.
False
All the clues and leads came to nothing despite active investigation.
Fill in the blank: The inspector’s report contains a detailed description of what Mary Nichols was ______ at the time of her murder.
[wearing]
What type of examinations were conducted on the Ripper victims?
Post-mortem or autopsy examinations
These examinations involved looking at and inside the body of a victim.
What conclusion did the police draw about the Ripper’s handedness?
The Ripper was likely left-handed
This conclusion was based on the way the victims’ bodies were injured.
What was the main identification technique used by the police in the Ripper case?
Identity Parades
A group of people, including a suspect, was assembled for eyewitness identification.
Did identity parades help identify the Ripper?
No, they did not help identify the Ripper
However, they helped rule out suspects such as Jack Pizer.
What was significant about the Ripper investigation in terms of criminal profiling?
It was the first documented use of a criminal profile
This involved using evidence from the crime scene to determine the type of person to look for.
Who was Dr. Thomas Bond in relation to the Ripper case?
A police surgeon who prepared a profile of the killer
He conducted the autopsy of Mary Kelly and analyzed other killings to write a report.
What did Dr. Thomas Bond use to write his report on the Ripper case?
Papers and records of the other four killings
He used these documents to analyze the case as a whole.
True or False: Witnesses were always reliable in the Ripper case.
False
Witnesses were not always reliable for identifying suspects.
