Wednesday 5 December 2007

Profile of a murderer

From all the materials I have researched I created a profile of Jack the Ripper which outlines the most important characteristics of his appearence and personality.

Kiler:
- poor self-image
- probably abused in childhood
- probably with drinking problems
- able to socialize in a limited way
- no remarkable signs, did not cause suspicions
- between 25 and 35
- with money
- knew anatomy
- short

I found that the most popular candidates for the title of Jack the Ripper did not fit to the profile in some point. For example..

Tumblety:
-56 at the time of murders
-tall (about 6ft)
-eccentric
-having remarkable mustache

We can use it either as introduction or conclusion to our presentation saying that the person who exactly fits the profile (William Henry Bury) is not likely to be thought as a murderer because people prefer suspect man who are extraordinary rather those who are rationale. The cultural perceptions becomes more significant than the evidence.

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