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Today in History: Ripper's “From Hell” Letter Sent to Lusk

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

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In October 1888, a parcel containing half a preserved kidney and a note signed “From Hell” was delivered to George Lusk, chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. The letter claimed responsibility for the recent murders of at least four women in Whitechapel, identifying the writer as the unknown killer later dubbed Jack the Ripper.

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In October 1888, a parcel containing half a preserved kidney and a note signed “From Hell” was delivered to George Lusk, chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. The letter claimed responsibility for the recent murders of at least four women in Whitechapel, identifying the writer as the unknown killer later dubbed Jack the Ripper.