FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION/PRIVACY ACTS SECTION
COVER SHEET
SUBJECT: JackThe Ripper 92 - ' *1 i P '* {"5 O
_ July 6, 1988
UNSUB; AKAJACK THERIPPER7 ~ SERIES OF HOMICIDES LONDON, ENGLAND 1888 NCAVC HOMICIDE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVEANALYSIS!
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