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Jack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect

By: Robert House, Roy Hazelwood - foreword
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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Summary

An investigation into the man Scotland Yard thought (but couldn't prove) was Jack the Ripper....

Dozens of theories have attempted to resolve the mystery of the identity of Jack the Ripper, the world's most famous serial killer. Ripperologist Robert House contends that we may have known the answer all along. The head of Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department at the time of the murders thought Aaron Kozminski was guilty, but he lacked the legal proof to convict him. By exploring Kozminski's life, House builds a strong circumstantial case against him, showing not only that he had means, motive, and opportunity, but also that he fit the general profile of a serial killer as defined by the FBI today. This book:

  • Is the first to explore the life of Aaron Kozminski, one of Scotland Yard's top suspects in the quest to identify Jack the Ripper
  • Combines historical research and contemporary criminal profiling techniques to solve one of the most vexing criminal mysteries of all time
  • Draws on a decade of research by the author, including trips to Poland and England to uncover Kozminski's past and details of the case
  • Includes a foreword by Roy Hazelwood, a former FBI profiler and pioneer of profiling sexual predators
  • Features a PDF containing dozens of photographs and illustrations

Building a thorough and convincing case that completes the work begun by Scotland Yard more than a century ago, this book is essential listening for anyone who wants to know who really committed Jack the Ripper's heinous and unforgettable crimes.

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Decent Kosminski suspect book, but nothing new

Well researched book , that briefly covers 9 of the Whitechapel murders . Goes into detail about what tiny bit of info we have on AK and does a detailed re-hash of said info . It heavily favours Robert Anderson’s ( and Swanson marginalia ) later life musings that “ I always knew who JTR was” hmm. Yet throws up not an iota of anything but the most wafer thin circumstantial evidence .
A polish jew ? perhaps , but Aaron Kosminski? an unknown , unemployed Yiddish speaking ,”self abuser with no record of violence( though he did threaten his sister with a knife before they too him to the asylum in 1891 , who fed in gutters and never washed … come on .

The fbi profiling chapters are pointless imo
and simply draw the conclusion of “homicidal local maniac “ erm well yes .

Still , it’s well worth a read and WAY better than 80% of the ripper books . The audio is ok if you can bear every Englishman being given on “ Oirish “ accent .

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Very informative

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, a subject that has always intrigued me, who was Jack the Ripper?

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Spellbinding.

This is a truly remarkable book. Most insightful and exceptionally well researched. A more indebt read on the Ripper you will not find. I am definitely of the opinion that it was Kosminski. As he was under suspicion, why then did the police not search his premises. I'm sure they would have discovered some ghastly findings. His family also, knew of his spiralling mental health disorder. Therefore, they should not have left him alone, especially at night and obviously knowing of the atrocious murders being committed. A must for Audible listeners and highly recommended. The narrator's voice was also gripping and excellent.

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A different prospective

I enjoyed this book. The Jack the Ripper cases have been written by many who feel they have a new spin on this unsolved case. I enjoyed the way the author led you through the history of the case and the life in these areas which may have lead to the brutality of the individual murders. I would happily recommend this book to any Ripper enthusiast looking for a slightly different approach to this well studied serial killer.

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Brilliant research,

I have had an interest in the Whitechapel murders for over forty years. I have visited the area and read a lot of books. I have always had a strong suspicion that Aaron Kosminski was the perpetrator and this book tries it's best to prove the unprovable.
It is read really well and, for me, gives you all the facts and doesn't overdramatise the story.
Excellent listen.

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