JACK THE RIPPER The Inquest of the Final Victim Mary Kelly (SIGNED)

Smithkey III (John)

ISBN 10: 0966241908 / ISBN 13: 9780966241907

Published by Key Publications, 1998

About this Item

Hardback. SIGNED. Foreword by Stewart P. Evans. 'The author's book addresses many unanswered questions surrounding the death of Mary Kelly. Witness statements are examined and compared with the related historical aspects of the murder. Some of the fascinating chapters included are : The Political Aspects of the Inquest; How Common Was "Murder!" in Whitechapel?; and Are the Remains Really that of Mary Kelly? The first book to include the complete Facsimile of the Inquest and the written witness statements taken on November 9, 1888. All new photographs have been included from John Smithkey's July 1997 visit to Whitechapel.' Illus., Appendices, References. 119pp. 4to. h/back. From the library of Paul Daniel, ex-editor of the 'Ripperologist' magazine (December 1996 No. 8 - February 2000 No. 27). Includes tipped-in book review to fpd and all feps, by Paul for the magazine. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY JOHN SMITHKEY TO PAUL + tipped-in label SIGNED BY STEWART P. EVANS. Out of print and extremely scarce in h/back. F. in protected F. dw. Seller Inventory # 10006

Bibliographic Details

Title: JACK THE RIPPER The Inquest of the Final ...

Publisher: Key Publications

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover / Hardback

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: signed and inscribed by author

Edition: First edition.

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Synopsis:

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?

From the Publisher:

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.