Suspect - Montague John Druitt.
By Luke Ryan
"Jack the Ripper" is the popular name given to a serial killer who killed 5 prostitutes in the East End of London, in the district of Whitechapel, in 1888. The 5 prostitutes were Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly.
The name “Jack the Ripper” originates from a letter written by someone who claimed to be the killer published at the time of the murders. He was also referred to as the Whitechapel Murderer and "Leather Apron.”
There are a many Jack the Ripper suspects and one of the strong suspects is Montague John Druitt.
Montague John Druitt, the son of a surgeon was born in 1857. Druitt graduated with a degree in …show more content…
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