He remained “buried” among family heirlooms – He was located by the great-grandson of the inspector who had taken over the case
London, Thanasis Gavos,
An unknown until now police file with evidence of his case Jack the Ripper that remained “buried” among family heirlooms was found by the great-grandson of the inspector who had taken over the case.
The unexpected discovery 136 years later has sparked the interest of collectorsresulting in the file being auctioned in Exeter, SW England on March 22.
The estimated sale price is set at £10,000.
The dossier was created by Metropolitan Police Inspector Joseph Henry Helsonwho was serving on the force when the notorious killer killed five women in Whitechapel, east London, in 1888.
He had taken over clearing the first murderof the prostitute Mary Ann Nichols, who was found with her throat cut and other injuries on her body in the early hours of August 31, 1888.
Inspector Helson was also involved in the inquest into the circumstances of the death of the second victim, Annie Chapmaneight days later.
The file contains the only copy of the postcard Jack the Ripper himself allegedly sent to the Metropolitan Police wanting to mock the investigations. The original card has been lost.
Also included is the handwritten note the killer had sent to the police, with the address “Dear Boss” and the name “Jack the Ripper” in the signature. It was the first time the now famous name had been used. The original note is in the British National Archives and only a few copies exist.
The auction will also sell two photos of the prime suspect in the murders, Michael Ostroga Russian immigrant, as well as a photo of Nichols at the morgue.
Source :Skai
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