Jack the Ripper: The Inquest of the Final Victim Mary Kelly

During the morning of November 9, 1888, Mary Jane Kelly was brutally murdered in her small one room dwelling by a killer who history has recorded as the most famous murderer of all time...Jack The Ripper!! This book explores the following mysteries: Was it Mary Kelly who screamed "MURDER!" during the early morning hours of November9, 1888? Were the remains properly identified? People reported seeing Mary Kelly alive hours after she was found dead! Why? Why did the coroner caution a witness about making certain statements about seeing Mary Kelly alive?

In the book, "Jack The Ripper: The Inquest Of The Final Victim Mary Kelly", Mr. Smithkey does not fall into the trap of playing the "name a suspect" game in his book. Smithkey centers on one aspect of the Ripper case, the murder of Mary Kelly. The book does contain a short history of the murders of Jack the Ripper, but he quickly takes the readers into the mysteries that surround the murder of Mary Kelly. Smithkey's book is the first book about Jack The Ripper that includes the complete facsimile of the coroner's inquest. A facsimile of te witness statements are also included. An easy to read transcript is also included in the book. The photo section of the book contains all new photos of the crime scenes taken by Smithkey during his London trip to research the area. Noted author Stewart Evans also gave Smithkey some photos taken in 1967. The reader can easily compare how the murder sites have change through the years. Smithkey's book is not "just another Ripper book", but it is a valuable book that can be used by the beginning true crime fan as well as a research tool for the seasoned "ripperologist"! Mr. Smithkey is also available for book signings, lectures, and slide presentations about not only the mystery of Jack the Ripper, but Sherlock Holmes of London as well.