1.Jack The Ripper forms part of these formations which skilfully knew to tr… Read Full Bio ↴1.Jack The Ripper forms part of these formations which skilfully knew to transcend their poisonous influences come straight of Nick Cave through melodies elegant, melancholic persons and tinted of a dark and slightly obsolete romanticism, that French would not have known to evoke with as much intensity.
It is into 1995 that eight Parisian musicians decide to found the group Jack The Ripper. This Christian name is heavy direction, since it is also the name of the most famous British serial killer, which prevailed in the district of Whitechapel in London of the end of XIXe century. Thus, the sound world of Jack The Ripper is far from being alleviating and merry, flirtant on the contrary with tormented environments which attract us unrelentingly. Besides one cannot prevent oneself from thinking of Doors, in Tindersticks like with the first two albums of Sixteen Horsepower, when one puts Jack The Ripper on the turntable.

---->I was going to re-write this, but I think it uses such a unique brand of English it deserves to be preserved. However I will do a translation:

Jack the Ripper are an 8 piece Indie rock band from Paris. Strong influences of Nick Cave, The Doors and Tindersticks produce a uniquely unsettling and haunting array of vocals and melodies that do justice to a name that brings dark, menacing , thoughts of 19th centuary London and sets the scene for the whole band.

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Martha
Jack The Ripper Lyrics

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Wilkommen mein Faust
In die Welt von Martha
Sag' wiedersehn, bye bye Wisssenschaft

Keine Liebe
Was machst du hier, Faust ?
Mit grossen Sorgen
Ohne Liebe Martha...

Was machst du hier Faust ?
Und bist du sicher ?
Menschen graben ein Stadt
Menschen graben ein Schaft
Im lieber Martha
Im Babylonia, Im Babylonia

Meine Liebe Martha
Was ? Komm zu mir, Frau !
Zu Babylone
He don't understand
Why donb't you love wise men ?
Hey, little Martha
Bobbed hair, short teets
You're dancing a twist
That'll make his poor heart quit

Hello Mephisto, I've got a magical ring
You know I'm cold like winter I want to rest into spring

Hi ! I read the Greeks, baby
I know quantum physics too
But a girl like you makes me kind of - silly cunts

That's why I dance alone, yes
That's why I dance alone
Like a dantzig twist

You dance alone in Babylone
And if I may hold you, I will never have you

My little Martha

What are we here for ?
What are we here for ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jack The Ripper's song "Martha" tell the story of Faust, a figure from German literature who made a deal with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. In the song, Faust is welcomed into the world of Martha but is faced with the reality of no love in her life. He questions why he is there without love and wonders if he is sure of himself. The song also includes references to ancient civilizations such as Babylonia, where Martha is dancing a twist that "will make his poor heart quit."

The lyrics are filled with esoteric references and metaphors that are typical of Jack The Ripper's style. The use of Faust as a character adds depth to the song and provides a commentary on the pursuit of knowledge at the cost of love and relationships. The song also explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the search for meaning in life. The use of Babylonia and other historical references creates a sense of timelessness and universality to the song's themes.

Line by Line Meaning

Wilkommen mein Faust
Welcome, my Faust

In die Welt von Martha
Into the world of Martha

Sag' wiedersehn, bye bye Wisssenschaft
Say goodbye, bye bye science

Keine Liebe
No love

Was machst du hier, Faust ?
What are you doing here, Faust?

Mit grossen Sorgen
With great worries

Ohne Liebe Martha...
Without love, Martha...

Und bist du sicher ?
And are you sure?

Menschen graben ein Stadt
People dig a city

Menschen graben ein Schaft
People dig a shaft

Im lieber Martha
In dear Martha

Im Babylonia, Im Babylonia
In Babylonia, in Babylonia

Meine Liebe Martha
My dear Martha

Was ? Komm zu mir, Frau !
What? Come to me, woman!

Zu Babylone
To Babylon

He don't understand
He doesn't understand

Why donb't you love wise men ?
Why don't you love wise men?

Hey, little Martha
Hey, little Martha

Bobbed hair, short teets
Short hair, small breasts

You're dancing a twist
You're dancing a twist

That'll make his poor heart quit
That will make his poor heart stop

Hello Mephisto, I've got a magical ring
Hello Mephisto, I have a magical ring

You know I'm cold like winter I want to rest into spring
You know I'm cold like winter, I want to rest in spring

Hi ! I read the Greeks, baby
Hi! I read the Greeks, baby

I know quantum physics too
I also know quantum physics

But a girl like you makes me kind of - silly cunts
But a girl like you makes me kind of silly

That's why I dance alone, yes
That's why I dance alone, yes

That's why I dance alone
That's why I dance alone

Like a dantzig twist
Like a Dantzig twist

You dance alone in Babylone
You dance alone in Babylon

And if I may hold you, I will never have you
And if I may hold you, I will never have you

My little Martha
My little Martha

What are we here for ?
What are we here for?

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Comments from YouTube:

@leejohnstone894

3y↑25

It's nice to see a mini documentary on Martha Tabram. I believe she was a victim of Jack the Ripper

@dumptrump3788

3y↑54

Serial killers don't just jump right into gruesome murders that first become known for. Whoever Jack The Ripper was he would undoubtedly have started small, then worked his way up to a recognisable modus operandi. Martha Tabram might have been one of those victims.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑13

Good point.

@DM-iw2qt

At one time many experts historians were linking. 2 before the 5. and one after I for one believe there were more and it would make the London police really look bad and dumb

@robertafierro5592

44w↑7

I agree! There must have been a few lucky girls who also just missed him due to good luck in their part!

@culthalionmorgan6282

33w↑2

My feelings exactly, JtR must have started small before progressing to more and more gruesome murders

@jamescorlett5272

32w↑1

Yeah 39 stab wounds - tick that off the list ripper .

@simonyip8571

3y↑37

If you look at a map of the area of Spitalfields and Whitechapel in 1888, and compare the similarities and the differences in the murder of Martha Tabram and the slightly later murders, in my opinion it is almost certain that Martha Tabram was a victim of 'Jack the Ripper'.

Martha Tabram was killed by a sharp instrument, in the early hours of the morning, just a few weeks before Polly Nichols was murdered a short distance to the east, she was of a similar age and social class and general background to most of the 'Canonical' victims.

If you visit the area, it's surprising just how close the murder sites actually are, it's hard to believe that this murder was committed by a different killer to the other victims.

The location alone is clear evidence, almost in the centre of the later murder site's, all of which are just a few minutes walk away from George Yard.

@Pauly421

49w

I'm of the same mind. It's fun to speculate but we probably will never know precisely what happend back then

@walkawaycat431

36w↑3

And Charles Allen Lechmere's new route to work. He just moved to 22 Doveton Street in June.

@lucindahumphries4702

2y↑8

He was learning with Tabram, learning what he liked, what he needed.

@sovereignroyalty1675

3y↑125

This was so good l had to comment twice. The fact that you went to the locations, the way this was researched. I am dissapointed it was only 25 minutes. Just brilliant!

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑16

Thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

@sideshowmark913

3y↑46

It's mad how alcohol still ruins people's lives like it did even back then

@C-U-IN-H3LL

3y↑3

Yep. Reaped havoc on my life.

@th8257

2y↑12

Alcohol consumption like that is so often a means to try and blot out the pain of traumatic lives. It's a way to try and deaden the pain. Sadly, so many people who turn to alcohol had their lives ruined years before.

@chriscuomo9334

24w

Way more than heroine did, also equally legal then. Alcohol is the worst drug

@radagastbrown9001

More like sexism. Women were treated horribly.

@garybarnett583

2y↑4

My family were living at 22, George Yard Buildings at the time. Tabram’s murder is one that particularly intrigued me.

@chriswald7700

2y↑25

Thank you for this great video about Martha Tabram. Since I've first learned about her murder I am convinced that she was an early (if not the first) victim of the ripper. There are more similarities than differences and she also was killed just three weeks before Polly Nichols. How many maniacs could there have been at the same time in the same district. I believe that the ripper adjusted his modus operandi after that kill as you can see that he escalated his method.

@drbigmdftnu

2y↑2

I agree. Certainly could have been unrelated, but similar enough

@susanstuckey7697

2y↑2

Thankyou such a good informative documentary I really enjoyed it

@walkawaycat431

1y↑4

Charles Allen Lechmere's direct route to work, and he passed by literally, at the exact time of her murder, on his way to work.

@Tefisheep

1y↑6

This was brilliantly done! I've always thought Martha Tabram was the first Ripper victim, or the first discovered. Regardless, I've always wanted to know more about her, certainly her story is familiar, as it was for all the victims, but we know at least some of their back story, this is the first I've heard of Martha's. Beautifully done, brilliantly researched and fantastic photos. Two of my favourite pubs are featured. The Hoop and Grapes and The Still and Star, which used to be my local for a couple of years. As a freehouse, I had dreams of buying it.

Thank you for covering Martha's story and for doing it so supremely well.

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you, Tefi. That is very kind of you.

@graemeclifford6358

3y↑61

It is well documented that serial killers develop their skill over the course of their spree. Early victims often do not have all the trademarks that are associated with a particular killer.
When considering Mary Kelly (the 5th canonical victim) she was found indoors, as well as having been mutilated to such an extreme level so much more than previous victims.
Clearly, jack the ripper developed his skills over time, so I believe it is very possible that Martha was one of his early victims.
Also, may i thank you for such a well presented, and meticulously researched, documentary.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑15

I agree with you on that point Graeme. My personal belief is that Martha was the first victim. Pleased that you enjoyed the video.

@herbert9241

3y↑4

This is an interesting theory. Maybe it's possible that, reflecting on the air of chaos left at the Kelly murder scene, 'Jack' had an epiphany of guilt and continued killing in a more orderly fashion, cleaning up after herself and disposing of the corpses responsibly.

@chicagoartthief7019

3y↑2

@@JackTheRipperTours Esteemed author Philip Sugden also felt that Martha Tabram was the first victim. You guys are in good company!

@RCT1963

3y↑1

You took the words right out of my keyboard

@deancordery5935

2y↑2

Very interesting and thank you for another great video .
I believe like most Martha Tabram was a Ripper victim do I feel she was the 1st no I dont I believe The Ripper killed many more than 6 I also don't believe he stopped so many serial killers never just stop. I feel the Ripper may have gone on to be the Torso killer all points too the Whitechapel killer living in that area working in that area knowing all the alley ways areas that are dark I still believe the Ripper & Thames Torso killer is Charles Allen Lechmere aka Charles Allen Cross....

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@danrooc

3y↑48

I'm impressed! You've succeded in taking good taste to a brutal crime scene: exemplar command of language and eloquence on a detailed whilst measured and very well balanced recount of the facts with commendable reverence for the suffering of Mrs. Tabram.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑6

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say so.

@JeansDolls

3y↑22

RIP Martha.

@jackiebayliss

3y↑3

💙🙏🏼💙

@joec.9591

3y↑29

Well done! I have been studying the Ripper crimes for decades, and I believe the evidence is compelling that Martha Tabram was, indeed, an early victim of Jack the Ripper (just as I believe Emma Elizabeth Smith, was not). A killer's "signature" doesn't develop right away. Their first efforts are almost always disorganized, and seemingly random. But the pattern itself (time frame, target, and location) fits perfectly.

@brianbommarito3376

3y↑7

Excellently written and narrated. The conclusion was a gem of storytelling. Most films have a beginning, a middle and an end. You conclude Martha Tabram’s tragic life with the start of the Autumn of Terror. Very eerie and suspenseful.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you, Brian, very kind of you.

@rachelraquel9702

3y↑87

Yes, I believe Martha was a victim of Jack the Ripper.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑17

There is a very good chance.

@marcblank3036

3y↑5

@@JackTheRipperTours But why in a mere 3 weeks did the "skill" of Jack change so quickly without other victims? Or did the murderer slash the throat and slice Martha open like a poor sheep as he did to the canonical give? Although both clearly mad, Jack seems to have been very handy with the knife and internal organs. Why was it possible that Pearly Poll recognized 2 soldiers but both seem to have had allibis. 2 out of 2 in a large group of men

@awg7068

2y↑8

It appears to be. With what we know about serial killers, the canonical five would not be likely be the only ones.

@keredsilloc4095

1y↑9

No doubt. Geographically speaking, its the stomping ground. He was disturbed here just like with Liz and Polly

@walkawaycat431

1y↑5

@@keredsilloc4095 It was on Charles Lechmere's direct route to work.

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@Eric-the-Bold

2y↑12

This is a first rate presentation. it brings to life the victim as a person. Well researched and comprehensive details of her associates , locations , life, death, inquest etc. It builds a picture of the environment in which the working class as well as the underclass lived in the Whitechapel area. The then and now images, take the viewer to modern locations that would other wise be overlooked , and the significance of such places, that reflected on the squalor and deprivation for the population. I am looking forward to the other Jack the Ripper Tour video`s. Although not relevant to 1888 , my second great grandfather lived at 44 Wentworth Street, employed as a street Hawker, in 1841, he died in 1885.

@JackTheRipperTours

2y↑2

Thank you, Robert.

@davesmith7432

3y↑22

Absolutely my favorite channel on the subject. Thank you Rich!

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Wow, thanks!

@jbos5107

3y↑7

Life was so hard in the past. So many of us have no idea what suffering is.

@markgreenhow7953

2y↑1

Yes I think people from this period would be amazed that we describe some people in the UK today as living in poverty!

@jonathanstempleton7864

1y↑1

Some people now would claim poverty if you took away their iPhone 🙄

@colmmeade1824

@@jonathanstempleton7864 yes - very true of your comment

@radagastbrown9001

Especially if you were a woman.

@radagastbrown9001

@@jonathanstempleton7864And some claim poverty when asked to pay their bills, while simultaneously claiming to be a billionaire.😂

@sarahmillard6401

2y↑8

I love your videos. Measured, well-researched and non-judgmental of these victims of both poverty and a murderer (or murderers). I particularly like the old photographs and the contrast with contemporary locations as they appear today. Thank you!

@JackTheRipperTours

2y↑1

Thank you Sarah.

@si.6859

3y↑41

Brilliant, bringing history to life. Hope to see and hear more.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑4

Thank you Simon. Yes, there will be more in the coming weeks.

@louisemerriman1079

3y↑5

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑4

@@louisemerriman1079 Thank you.

@091053JG

3y↑10

A frenzied attack which included possible strangulation and 39 stab loons does not seem to have been a spontaneous thing. It speaks of premeditation. Also since this very well might have been the first Jack the Ripper murder he was just starting to figure out what excited and what worked for him.

@biggiejohn6669

3y↑18

Great narration and brining the locations in real time was welcomed. Whoever “Jack” was, the sudden turnaround in MO in a short time makes me doubtful as the culprit. Nevertheless Martha was murdered in awful circumstances and thank you for making her a person who’s life we should recognise. She sounds like one who’s life was one of personal torment. RIP Martha 🙏

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑3

Thank you for your kind and moving words, John.

@user-uj6sn3sp6m

@@JackTheRipperTours I think she was a victim of Charles Lechmere

@panicmerchants

1y↑3

The victims are infinitely more interesting than the murderer. I feel for her such a hard life

@radagastbrown9001

Women were treated horribly. Republicans long for those days

@DeidreL9

3y↑22

This was so well done!!! Omg SO well done. With respect and care and just....excellence. Subbed!

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you Deidre. Very kind of you to say so.

@margaretdrew2844

3y↑9

This is so well told really e joyed listening to the way it was spoken. Lovely gentle voice.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you, Margaret, that is very kind of you to say so.

@mathewlawton8944

3y↑3

I watched a BBC documentary on the case they put the information in 2 HOLMES ( is something 2 do with the he office). It linked Martha 2 the Ripper case.

Thank you Richard 4 another great initiative video.

@daneilflipper1248

3y↑5

Excellent objective presentation and discussion of this murder, The possibility of connection with the Jack the Ripper murders was sensibly explored. I wish similar documentaries were so level-headed and objective in their presentaion of the facts.

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you. Very kind of you to say so.

@damianhamill1168

3y↑6

Excellent presentation, detail and pace. Interesting to hear a thorough life history of the victims rather than just the events of their last few hours or days.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you for your kind words, Damian.

@georgerobartes2008

2y↑3

There was another similar attack in Canal St to the rear of Mile End Station who may also been the first attack by the same killer on the door step . This was probably the first attack as the killer was establishing his modus operandi . The numerous cabs and railway offered easy transport in the Whitechapel Mile End roads .

@Shane-Flanagan

3y↑8

Thank you. Great video. I was gripped from start to finish.
Never tire of hearing stories and theories about Jack the Ripper and his unfortunate victims/suspected victims. Endlessy fascinating.
A lot of videos about Jack the Ripper can be rather gory and sensationalised but this video was very tastefully done and respectful to it's subject.
Always sad to think how dismal and heartbreaking the lives those poor woman were never mind what Ripper did to them.
BTW the narrator has the perfect voice for narration. So soothing.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑3

Thank you for your kind words, Shane.

@mickmcguire4571

3y↑15

Are you going to do one of each victim would be great

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑10

Hi Mick. Yes, that will be happening. Will also be doing other aspects of the case.

@mickmcguire4571

3y↑5

@@JackTheRipperTours thats great cant wait and good luck

@chatita9527

3y↑4

It was a real treat to be able to listen to you! Thank you from Berlin Germany 👍🤗🇩🇪

@JackTheRipperTours

Thanks for listening

@Nurichiri

2y↑2

It's nice to finally have a biography of Martha Tabram. It is scarily similar to the canonical victims. I think she was JtR's first murder.

@kentuckylady2990

3y↑6

Jack may have disguised himself as a soldier

@theresamacarty5507

2y↑3

Very interesting. It appears Martha had a sister who is a relative of mine so I was really intrigued to see the contemporary photos.

@wendybond2848

47w↑1

To commit such a murder and disappear without a sound, or leaving a trace, or being observed hurrying from the scene each time also lends credence to it being the same killer. Poor woman.

@th8257

2y↑4

It would be very interesting to see what kind of records there are to indicate whether there may be any earlier attacks that may be attributed to the Ripper. It seems likely that his violence would have started some time before the autumn of 1888. I suppose it would be very difficult - Whitechapel was such a violent place.

@DirtySanchez943

3y↑8

Dk why but whenever I watch something about the ripper I get such a strong feeling of Unfairness of life...:(

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Very much so.

@Shane-Flanagan

Agreed 💯
Those poor Ripper victims lived such dismal lives, let down by the system.

@somniumisdreaming

3y↑2

@@Shane-Flanagan Sadly she had it fairly good compared to the real destitute, the ones even the workhouses wouldnt take, some paid to sit on crowded benches indoors for a small fee but no falling asleep, others dossed when they could during the day and walked the nights away. Have you seen the roped benches ppl paid for to sit and lean on a piece of rope to sleep? Horrible times for the poor.

@londonbeyondtimeandplace2489

3y↑10

Brilliant as always Richard!

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Thanks, Philipp.

@Teeisme.7224

3y↑7

I’ve always said Martha was a victim of Jack

@toddbonin6926

3y↑10

Fascinating and so well done! More please.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Thank you Todd. More are on the way.

@gaynorpatterson2915

50w

Thank you so much for this video. I loved your voice and found it so calming. What a great story. Thank you 😊

@tjhta

2y↑4

I believe she was, Jack was just learning his "trade."

@lawrencehomer5682

3y↑7

Absolutely superb video. Very informative and interesting.

@JackTheRipperTours

Hi Lawrence. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your kind words.

@stevenrabson937

3y↑12

Thank you for this excellent peice of work. As a Narrator, you are first class. As a suggestion, I hope you continue to produce many more investigative pieces that cover a wider topic. You are obviously a Ripper expert, but your audience would be delighted to watch and listen to any of the many vicorian London macabre stories told with the ambience you have mastered with the ripper stories.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑4

Thank you for your kind words, Steven and for your encouragement. Yes, I am currently planning a wide variety of different tales which will hopefully start appearing shortly.

@stevenrabson937

3y↑2

@@JackTheRipperTours That's Great to hear sir. I wish you all the very best and look forward to watching your new work.

@Iain1983

3y↑5

Enjoyed that, thank you Richard.

@JackTheRipperTours

Glad you enjoyed it

@sabine4759

3y↑5

Thank you for uploading this.I´m very interested in history , especially in London´s town history.
This old photograps and still existing pathways are so fascinating.
It´s a pity that the middle agd houses are so rare in London. But WW2 destroyed many precious buildings.
I´m looking forward to other episodes! Very well done, thank you!

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you for your kind words, Sabine.

@NudePostingConspiracyTheories

29w

Nice calm channel mate. Thanks

@jobes4525

3y↑4

Brilliant, well researched with excellent presentation. TY

@JackTheRipperTours

Glad you enjoyed it!

@moonloversheila8238

3y↑4

Another fascinating and detailed video. Thank you.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Glad you enjoyed it!

@keithnaylor1981

3y↑2

Quite moving. The pace of the video is perfect.

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you, Keith.

@maggied8468

3y↑3

Excellently narrated and so full of interesting information, thank you

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Glad you enjoyed it, Maggie.

@elaineg7073

3y↑4

Thank you for this, I really enjoyed it.

@JackTheRipperTours

Glad you enjoyed it, Elaine.

@theantilifeequation8150

3y↑7

I think the problem with this being a ripper case is the police couldn't track down the soldier to question him. He may well have been moved on from the area to save any embarrassment to the army or maybe he was related to someone high up in the army who moved him on. I come to this conclusion because neither the soldier or his friend could be identified despite police visiting the base, it's obvious the army would have known who these men were but chose not to cooperate with local police.

@jessicasarahliddell8883

3y↑2

Yes if the army closes ranks the police cannot do much about it

@rijkemans5114

3y↑1

I might've misunderstood you, but I think it may have been a ripper case anyway. Just the mentioning in the murder investigation, possibility of being a subject, or mentioning Soldier X visited women of easy virtue, might've been enough risk of scandal and reason to transfer him if he had high aquaintances. Doesn't have to mean anything about him actually being the murderer (though it remains a possibility of course).

@scallopohare9431

2y↑1

How would it have been "...obvious the army would have known who these men were..."?

@trevorbyron9448

3y↑7

Fine narration. Really enjoyed

@JackTheRipperTours

Thanks for listening

@keithdavies1395

@@JackTheRipperTours Perhaps the killer used chloroform to subdue his victim, no screaming.

@markcoyle2986

3y↑7

Brilliant and beautifully done.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you so much 😀

@judithtaggart7146

2y↑2

Excellent narration and research. Thank you.

@JackTheRipperTours

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Pmacneill019

3y↑2

I love these videos. Keep them coming! Have you seen Murder Maps? Perhaps you could cover other murders and killers during the 19th century that were less known.

@lindacharles6581

2y↑1

Excellently narrated, thank you. Like the previous comments I love the images and true locations.

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you, Linda.

@GeoffNelson

2y↑2

What a great video. Well done!

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you, Geoff, pleased you enjoyed it.

@tfSmudge

3y↑3

Excellent, really interesting and well researched. More please! 😉

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you! Will do!

@tfSmudge

3y↑1

@@JackTheRipperTours thanks for the reply. I'm just watching your excellent vid on Aaron Kosminski, I'm very convinced it was him! 👍🏻

@christinamcilwaine350

3y↑6

Such an excellent and well informative video when watching anything on Jack The Ripper I always go to your channel because you explain it so well great work

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Thank you Christina. Pleased you are enjoying the channel. Your kind and encouraging words are appreciated.

@yeyeyey

3y↑5

Very interesting! Thank you

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Glad you liked it!

@scodoguy5581

3y↑3

This kind of reporting brings the victims to life as people not just Numbers , very good video

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you for your kind words.

@Rubytuesday1569

3y↑4

Very interesting and really well presented. ☮️

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you kindly

@mickmcguire4571

3y↑6

Very interesting and well done 👍👍

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you! Cheers!

@rebeccap9343

3y↑7

I think she was Jack the Ripper's victim. Too many similarities in my opinion.

@briancarno8837

3y↑2

Great voice for such a ghoulish subject...concise and articulate...well done!

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you kindly!

@cherchezlavache4373

2y↑2

This was great! For as much as I have read on the subject of the Ripper murders, (& even considering that Martha Tabram is not definitely a Ripper victim) I have never heard any of this before. And Tabram is almost always mentioned as a possibility. Thanks so much for this post! 👍🏻🙋‍♀️🥂

@JackTheRipperTours

2y↑1

My pleasure, Cherchez, thank you for your kind words.

@leemartin2990

1y↑1

Fascinating. It's not unusual for a serial killer's first victim to be dispatched in a slightly different manner than subsequent victims. Jack the Ripper's MO evolved with almost each case, culminating in his fifth (or sixth, if you include Martha), murder. No doubt in my mind Martha was #1. On a side note, London was hauntingly beautiful in the 1880s. What a shame they bulldozed those poetic buildings in favor of post-modern bland.

@sovereignroyalty1675

3y↑7

Fascinating!

@JackTheRipperTours

Thank you.

@andydbedford

3y↑9

This video had me gripped from start to finish. To the author, do you beleive Martha Tabram was the first victim of JTR and the Whitechapel Murders of 1888?

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑13

Hi Andrew. Pleased that you were gripped by it. I think there is a very good chance that Martha was the first victim.

@andydbedford

3y↑2

@@JackTheRipperTours yes I have agree.

@michaelharrington7656

3y↑3

Excellent. Thank you. I think Polly Nichols was orginally seen as victim no 3 coming after Martha Tabram and Emma Smith. It is for this reason that the murder of Polly Nichols provoked so much attention.

@JohnJohnson-tw8qk

3y↑2

Love these jack the ripper videos been interested in jack the ripper since I saw a program and read a book at school when I was 10 love this documentary

@Teofane

3y↑7

What strikes me is just how many people were coming and going at all hours in Whitechapel.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑3

It was busy all hours.

@tommyhemlock7915

When London was the busiest port in the world and people worked excruciatingly long hours is what accounted for it.

@lordsummerisle87

3y↑1

A lot of trades required odd hours too. If it takes a baker several hours to mix, knead, prove and bake his loaves he's going to be abroad in the small hours so they're ready to sell at 7 or 8. The Thames has a wide tidal range, so anyone who worked around or on the water (boatmen, bargees, customs agents, stevedores) would have to work around that ever-changing timetable. Wholesale markets would (and still do) work very early in order to collect the fresh produce off the boats and trains, in order to sell it for more daylight-hours trades like costermongers, shops and restaurants. Then there's the associated or supporting jobs to these trades -- the baker's boys, the barrowmen who fed and slaked the thirst of the dockers, the market porters.

@DirtySanchez943

So many butchers as well ...Seems any1 immigrating 2 us was a butch-er.

@sandramacglashan1088

I am glad you tell the history of Jack the Ripper and about his victims love all your videos.❤😊

@natechenry

3y↑4

Who’s to say the 5 victims were the only victims of Jack the Ripper? Martha isn’t out of the question. And there possibly could have been more we don’t know about sadly.

@sheilagravely5621

3y↑7

Did no one consider that the policeman could have been the killer?? Practically invisible to everyone, walking his beat in darkness. Someone should have thought about it. J.s

@DirtySanchez943

3y↑3

Uhmmm how would he hide all the blood...

@anniej1834

3y↑1

Just dropped by 2 check out your channel and couldn't sub quick enough can't wait 2 see wots next

@JackTheRipperTours

That is very kind of you, Annie.

@WadeRaney-vv5oi

I believe that this is the only version of Martha told in full🤔

@DejaVuJT

2y↑2

If folks believe Liz Stride to be a Ripper victim then how can they not believe Tabram was? This baffles me. I believe she was and I think it is even much more likely she was than Stride.

@jonathansimons5715

1y↑1

Excellent documentary. The crime scene body position and lack of evidence (no weapon, bloody footprints), the single stab to the private parts that we would see again, the location and victim type strongly indicate this was an early Ripper crime.

@robertchuter884

3y↑2

Excellent.

@JackTheRipperTours

Many thanks!

@DirtySanchez943

3y↑4

Some sadness comes over me...:(

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Indeed.

@CrazyEnglishman

3y↑3

I'd say she was more likely a Ripper victim then Liz Stride.

@fatchicken3139

2y↑2

Stride's murderer was interrupted and therefore proceeded to commit another to fulfill his urge

@SilentHillMyHome

16w

Stride was a victim. Slashed throat.

@howling_at_the_moon1

1y↑3

After reading about Martha ,I have always believed she was a Victim of JTR .
She has been dismissed as a Victim because her Genitals had not been interfered with.
This could be for a couple of reasons.
The perpetrator of this crime, could have been disturbed in some way.
Or if this was his first Victim he was satisfied by his first Victim.
But after this crime he has time to reflect on it and wanted more satisfaction therefore he would for fill his lustfull desire on his next Victim.
There had been talk also of two knifes , ( one being a pocket knife ) being use on another JTR Victim.
It seems to me there are more clues pointing to it being JTR ,than it not being.

@christinespaulding485

1y↑1

What I find interesting is that a lot if not every time there was a murder there’s only one witness for example the policeman and the soldier. So what if there wasn’t actually a soldier hanging around and the policeman made that up to cover himself and he actually was the killer

@bilindalaw-morley161

I'm a bit stumped for words to convey my admiration, so I will just say thanks!

@brimcilroy9002

1y↑3

I've always believed Martha tabram was a ripper victim, I've always believed in patterns of things an Martha death is aligned identical to the cononical 5 dates of death as they are all at or on the turning of the month or around the end of the first week in the month, Martha Aug 7th then the cononical 5 dates, 31st, 9th,1st,an the 8th and nobody can tell me that it's just coincidence, and I'm sure the police of the time would of been looking into anybody lifestyle which connects with this pattern.

@freddyfurrah3789

45w↑1

When I stub my toe...omg. I don't want to even imagine the pain a stabbing victim feels.

@bilindalaw-morley161

2y↑1

I was actually holding my breath when you showed the locations, both in this one, and the previous one I watched about George Lusk's unfortunate mail. It was amazing to see them, and it took little imagination to see them as they were 130 years ago.

@davidclaycomb4287

3y↑3

Any of these pubs still open? Have a pint in the same building ole Saucy Jack might of had a few..?

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑4

The Ten Bells and the White Hart are still open, David.

@jessicasarahliddell8883

3y↑1

@@JackTheRipperTours that’s incredible the pubs are still standing wow

@richardmorgan1624

3y↑3

Excellent presentation.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑1

Thank you, Richard. Pleased that you enjoyed it.

@cathe8282

3y↑5

Considering, well into modern times, people have been attacked and killed, screaming their heads off that people heard and STILL didn't look or have pertinent information to give detectives, it's no wonder this woman died in such mysterious circumstances. We haven't changed much as a species.

@JackTheRipperTours

3y↑2

Very good point, Cath.

@defaultroute

1y↑2

I can’t imagine walking out of my flat today. and finding a bobby, even if I walked for hours and hours.

@23centsolution

What’s the music that starts @23:55

@PtolemyJones

3y↑7

Sure would like to know how 'cast iron' those two soldiers alibi's were.

@mirandagoldstine8548

3y↑2

Same here.

@Jonathanbegg

3y↑7

There is now a very strong consensus that Martha Tabram was not a Ripper victim. But out of the dozens of other women brutally murdered in Whitechapel at the time, only Martha is taken seriously as a possible sixth member of the club.