Chasing the Ripper

Patricia Cornwell

The book presents the author's investigation into the infamous Jack the Ripper case, where she applies modern forensic science to analyze historical evidence. She posits the theory that the Victorian painter Walter Sickert was the notorious serial killer, providing her gathered evidence to support this claim.

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Ripper

The Secret Life of Walter Sickert

Patricia Cornwell

The book presents a controversial theory that the British painter Walter Sickert was the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper, responsible for the Whitechapel murders in the late 19th century. It delves into forensic analysis, historical evidence, and the author's personal investigation to build a case against Sickert, despite widespread skepticism from experts.

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