Who Was Jack the Ripper According to South African Historian?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identity of Jack the Ripper, with references to a South African historian's perspective and various speculative candidates. The conversation includes theories, conspiracies, and humorous exchanges among participants.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention a South African historian as a good candidate for Jack the Ripper.
  • One participant proposes Prince Albert Victor as the perfect candidate for the crimes.
  • Another participant suggests a conspiracy involving George W. Bush and neoconservatives, arguing that it is an attempt to frame Prince Albert.
  • Several humorous comments are made about Marlon being a candidate for Jack the Ripper, with playful banter about avatars.
  • A participant references a fictional solution from Star Trek, suggesting that a noncorporeal lifeform is responsible for the murders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express multiple competing views regarding the identity of Jack the Ripper, with no consensus reached on any particular candidate.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative claims and humorous exchanges that may not be grounded in historical evidence, reflecting a mix of serious and lighthearted contributions.

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According to some South African historian http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070502/ap_en_ot/safrica_jack_the_ripper is a very good candidate.

Well, if you like this "solving a mystery" stuff (i do) you might want to check this out.

To me, Jack the Ripper has always been a very interesting "figure".

marlon
 
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Prince Albert Victor.. He is the perfect candidate for such heinous crimes.
 
Everyone knows it was George W Bush and the neocons. DUH. Its just a big conspiracy to pin it on prince Albert as a prelude to an invasion of England. DUH.
 
I always thought it was you Marlon.
 
Off topic, but you guys (cyrus and marlon) really make a nice couple with these avatars. :-p
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
I always thought it was you Marlon.
I think it's Cyrus. He's even changed his avatar in an attempt to throw us off the scent :biggrin:
 
Gotta say it: Roddenberry solved this one in 1967.

A noncorporeal lifeform that has existed for centuries by journeying from planet to planet and feeding off fear

...aka Redjac, Kesla on Deben II, Beratis on Rigel IV, and last seen as Hengist.
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/library/character/bio/1114621.html

Come on Marlon, catch up! :biggrin:
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
I always thought it was you Marlon.

I am more of a Dracula type myself, but i appreciate the fact that you considered me to be a candidate.

Thanks

marlon
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Gotta say it: Roddenberry solved this one in 1967.

A noncorporeal lifeform that has existed for centuries by journeying from planet to planet and feeding off fear

...aka Redjac, Kesla on Deben II, Beratis on Rigel IV, and last seen as Hengist.
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/library/character/bio/1114621.html

Come on Marlon, catch up! :biggrin:


:smile:

Clearly, i need to get into this "field" more deeply.

marlon
 

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