Ripper Notes: Written in Blood (ISBN 0978911202)

Issue #26, steady as she goes:
The next installment of Ripper Notes is 'Written in Blood', Issue #26. In comparison to other issues, it's par for the course but not fantastic. Here's the basic rundown: 1. Pictures of Division H which may contain a possible photo of Det. Abberline but no proof it's actually him. 2. Article on suspect John Barlas the poet 3. Article on how handwritten letters helped to capture the likes of HH Holmes, Albert Fish, and J. Frank Hickey. 4. A purported 'Dear Boss' letter dated 9-17-1888, is it authentic or a modern day hoax. 5. Possibility of two John McCarthy's living at the Dorset Street address, one being the landlord of Mary Kelly, the other being a grocer. 6. Was John McCarthy serving as a pimp to Mary Jane Kelly and other prostitutes in Miller's Ct? 7. Letters to the Editor during the murders. Content based on brothels and 'bullies' (pimps). 8. Article on just what was the painting print found in Mary Kelly's room. 9. Another re-examining of the Bucks Row murder of Polly Nichols 10. A review of the U.S. Ripper conference. 11. "Jack - the Musical" article 12. Regular feature - news articles regarding suspects and a rebuffing of some suspects. 13. Regular feature - Book reviews... look for the fiction book Sojourn. Overall - average with a few decent articles but nothing really stimulating. I could have done without #7, 8, 10, & 11; they seemed like filler material. I always enjoy #12 & 13.

Back on track!!!!:
The last issue #25 seemed like it was full of filler material. However, this issue is chalked full of good articles and pictures. For the first time ever, a picture of Frederick Abberline, Mary Kelly's landlord, and a lot more articles of interest!