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Book Review of Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed
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Great research by Cornwell using some of today's forensic methods to try to identify the murderer in the Jack the Ripper killings of the late 1800's in London as well as other murders never attributed to the Ripper. An easy read, just like the great mysteries we can't put down til the wee hours of the morning! She explores the suspects the police of the time brought in, but could never pin anything on. She also delves into the personalities of her suspect's wives which lends credence to how no one ever suspected the renowned artist was the culprit! Lots of info fans of "profiling" will appreciate too.