by JRees | Feb 11, 2011 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
Over the last few weeks I have been asked several times about my interest in Jack the Ripper. This has mostly been because of family members mentioning it to a third party (normally over a meal…) and then being quizzed on it. I have often found that when someone...
by JRees | Jan 21, 2011 | Crime, Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper The Definitive Story was broadcast over two parts in January 2011 – and it was without a doubt the best Ripper documentary I’ve ever seen. It was accurate to the facts, largely unbiased, featured impressive recreations of the murder scenes...
by JRees | Sep 25, 2010 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
Mike’s talk was a brief guide to the Rippers links to Hull. Very informative info on Deeming and Stephenson (including some brand new info), but I’m sure he won’t mind me saying that he could have cut out the info on Queen Victoria and Lewis Caroll....
by JRees | Sep 25, 2010 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
First talk this morning was a very informative session on doss houses by John Bennett. He covered their history, regulations (and how they were ignored) the main owners and the links to the ripper case. A very good start to the day. Next up was a talk on Severin...
by JRees | Sep 25, 2010 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
Today is conference day! I will be blogging after every speaker today, with a gist of their talk and any highlights, plus also maybe a picture or two. Left the White Hart at around 1am and walked back to my hotel. Something very relaxing about walking around the East...
by JRees | Sep 24, 2010 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
Quiz was very difficult! My team came last, but everyone was a bit perplexed by the answers! Had a nice chat and catch up with people, had to sort out the media equipment for the quiz, and Jeff Leahy said he wants to interview me for the documentary he is currently...
