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Jack The Ripper Research Paper
Essay about: Mysteries and Supernatural Events (Unit 5)

The Mystery | The mystery of the serial killer Jack the Ripper. | Occurred Events | -He mutilated prostitutes-He was never found-Many suspects were questioned-It was found that the Ripper was a doctor.-He was sly in tricking the prostitutes.- He was a mystery worldwide. | The outcome | The Ripper was never found and the case was never closed. |

The Ripper’s Mystery Mysteries and supernatural events have fascinated humanity for centuries. One of those mysteries was” Jack the Ripper” who terrorized London in 1888 and even the whole world. The name 'Jack the Ripper' has become the most infamous in the annals of murder. Yet, the amazing fact is that his identity remains unproven


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