Around the same time, jack the ripper famously killed at least five people on the streets of london. Holmes, born herman webster mudgett, was executed in 1896 credit. Here are the extraordinary theory that the us investigator has made after researching his family tree. Herman webster mudgett may 16, 1861 may 7, 1896, better known as dr. Naval reserve, claims that his greatgreatgrandfather, h. H h holmes is jack the ripperjeff mudgett by true murder. Thats what jeff mudgett, the greatgreatgreatgrandson of chicago murderer h.
Two years ago, potts reached out to jeff mudgett, a las vegas lawyer and greatgreatgrandson of the man known as h. Holmes americas first serial killer, jeff mudgett, sets out to prove a controversial theory that h. Mudgetts greatgreatgrandson, jeff mudgett, discovered the dark truth about his familys past 20 years ago. In it, jeff mudgett claims to have evidence that his greatgreatgrandfather, herman webster mudgett, was also jack the ripper. He is an american lawyer turned historical investigator who has been probing. Jeff mudgett, a qualified lawyer, also happens to be the greatgreatgrandson of h. Jeff teams up with a topnotch crime detective who will help link these two sinister historical characters.
In supporting his claim, mudgett says that the two had similar handwriting. Holmes as jack the ripper in this presentation, jeff mudgett, author of bloodstains, addresses a crowd at a tedx event in vancouver. The unsolved mystery of jack the ripper jeff mudgett tedxvancouver by tedx talks. Aug 30, 2017 in the season finale of the history channels american ripper series, an investigation into whether h. Could the whitechapel fiend really have been the alterego of notorious american serial killer hh holmes. The glenn beck program with glenn beck, pat gray, stu burguiere and jeff fisher, weekdays 9a12pm et on theblaze radio. Jul 11, 2017 indeed, jeff mudgett contends that he has evidence that his ancestor, h. One of the more interesting things that emerged about holmes being the ripper came from his greatgreatgrandsonjeff mudgettafter hed. Mudgett says that writing samples from his notorious ancestor examined by experts suggest that holmes and jack the ripper are, in fact, the same person, the daily mail reports. Chills went up and down my spine, jeff mudgett said. Holmes which led to incredible new and shocking information about americas infamous serial killer and his murderous secrets. Sep 06, 2015 two years ago, potts reached out to jeff mudgett, a las vegas lawyer and greatgreatgrandson of the man known as h. In the eightpart documentary series american ripper, which begins on tuesday night, the history channel gives center stage to jeff mudgett, a. Jack the ripper was a victorian serial killer who butchered at least five women in a terrifying four month murderous spree.
As far as i know, i was the first person to suggest h. A book has recently been released by the author jeff mudgett who claims he knows without a doubt who jack the ripper truly was, and that was his own greatgreatgrandfather and chicago doctor, h. Oct 25, 2017 jeff mudgett examines documents on american ripper. Jeff mudgett, a direct descendant of holmes, has teamed up with excia operative amaryllis fox to make the connection. Holmes and britains most notorious serial killer, jack the ripper, were the one and same man. Jun 23, 2018 mudgetts greatgreatgrandson, jeff mudgett, discovered the dark truth about his familys past 20 years ago. Ive read a lot of serial killer literature and was the editor of a jack the ripper periodical for a number of years. Holmes amaryllis foxherself former cia operative richard joneshimself historian and jack the ripper author donald rumbelowhimself former london police officer paul begghimself jack the ripper historian and author frogg moodyhimself whitechapel society editor and author. Is meghan markle a descendant of jack the ripper suspect h.
Webster mudgett, was also jack the ripper, holmes grandson jeff mudgett compares. In history channels new documentary, american ripper, jeff mudgett, a former lawyer and greatgreatgrandson of chicago serial killer h. Holmes, is believed to have been the first serial killer in america, potentially responsible for as many as 200 murders in the late 19th century. For a deeper look into the nightmarish world of hh holmes and his inafamous murder castle, check out devil in the. Jeff mudgett is available for keynotes, speaking engagements, workshops and presentations including not only the book bloodstains and the information contained, but he also speaks to audiences about writing, publishing, and epilepsy suggested topics. Nevertheless, jeff mudgett, himself a descendant of notorious american serial killer h. This revelation sent him reeling through a psychological exploration that he documented in his fictionbasedonfact book bloodstains. Holmes evidence as the identity of jack the ripper.
Holmes, used these handwriting samples in an attempt to link holmes to the ripper case. Jul 10, 2017 in it, jeff mudgett claims to have evidence that his greatgreatgrandfather, herman webster mudgett, was also jack the ripper. You wont believe who jack the ripper is new 2019 dna test reveals. H holmes greatgreat grandson investigates his ancestors. H holmes greatgreat grandson investigates his ancestor. Based upon never before revealed historical facts, jeff pieces together a dynamic and extraordinary puzzle, including the strong possibility that holmes was also jack the ripper. Holmes theory is the basis for an 8part cable tv series entitled american ripper, which premiered on the history channel on 11 july 2017. Jeff mudgett uncovers family secrets that reveal the. Indeed, jeff mudgett contends that he has evidence that his ancestor, h. Jeff mudgett was 40 years old when he learned a deep, dark family secret his greatgreatgrandfather was herman webster mudgett above left, most commonly known as h. Far more than a documentary, bloodstains is precariously balanced on the very edge between nonfiction and the paranormal, as the authors research of his evil.
Jeff mudgett is the great, great grandson of americas most shocking serial killerh. Obsessed with learning more jeff follows a bloody trail of hidden clues and historical facts which will hopefully strengthen his case and prove his theory that holmes had travelled to england to commit the jack the ripper murders. Holmes and claims to have diaries that belonged to holmes, but he wont release any of the material in them because of federal statute of limitations. Jul 12, 2017 on tuesday night, our television screens were lit up with the first of history channels eightpart documentary series, american ripper, whose cast includes jeff mudgett, the greatgreatgrandson of h. Naval reserve, instead takes his direct lineage to one of historys most notorious killers and runs with it. If you want to know more about amaryllis fox from american ripper, then take a look at our amaryllis fox wiki. While he confessed to 27 murders, only nine could be plausibly confirmed and several of the people he claimed to have murdered were still alive. House of mystery radio show jack the ripper mystery. The 19th century doctor was so famously murderous that many suspect him of being jack the ripper arguably the most famous serial killer of all time. Jeff mudgett was living a normal life as a practicing attorney when at age 40 he was thrust into the most harrowing chapter of his life. Image via imdb furthermore, mary jane kelly, the last known whitechapel victim, was the only ripper victim that was murdered indoors. Former lawyer jeff mudgett believes his greatgreatgrandfather, h.
Learning the facts about his ancestry plunged mudgett into a full investigation about the forefather from which he unexpectedly learned he was descended, the infamous serial killer, h. His theories are the subject of a new docuseries on history. Based upon never before revealed historical facts, jeff pieces together a dynamic and extraordinary puzzle, including the strong possibility that herman mudgett was also jack the ripper. Hh holmes greatgreatgrandson claims serial killer may have. The 19th century doctor was so famously murderous that many suspect him of being jack the ripper arguably the most famous serial killer of. Oct 20, 20 a book has recently been released by the author jeff mudgett who claims he knows without a doubt who jack the ripper truly was, and that was his own greatgreatgrandfather and chicago doctor, h.
One chapter is devoted entirely to the possibility of holmes being. Jeff mudgett uncovers family secrets that reveal the identity of jack the ripper in his gripping debut memoir bloodstains august 03, 2011 10. Holmes herman webster mudgett, through the experience of discovering his ancestry, to investigating his every move through long hidden diaries belonging to holmes. In the season finale of the history channels american ripper series, an investigation into whether h. Jeff mudgett was a sailor, lawyer in both california and washington states and a tug and barge business entrepreneur. With jeff mudgett, amaryllis fox, conor hall, mark granville merritt. Hh holmes greatgreatgrandson claims serial killer may. Former cia analyst, amaryllis fox will join jeff mudgett to uncover one of the most notorious cases of all time. In his book, bloodstains, author jeff mudgett relates the account of his greatgreatgrandfather, the notorious serial killer h. Holmes, who killed at least 27 people possibly many more before he.
Jeff mudgett said the queen might not be too happy to find out the news credit. In a popular ted talk, he also shares what many observers believe is a solid theory. Many people, upon hearing that they are the progeny of a massmurderer, bury this fact and shy away from it as much as possible. I am a descendent of the devil, jeff mudgett says in a. In a popular ted talk, he also shares what many observers believe is a solid theory that holmes traveled to england and committed the whitechapel slaughters attributed to jack the ripper. A mockup of jack the ripper alongside the a hh holmes mugshot, but were they the same person. Holmes and britains most notorious serial killer, jack the ripper, were the. Jeff mudgett, a lawyer and former commander in the u. Jeff mudgett, on the other hand, seems shady as hell. Holmes holmes descendant jeff mudgett using history channel series to.
Jeff mudgett uncovers family secrets that reveal the identity. Oct 27, 2017 jeff mudgett was 40 years old when he learned a deep, dark family secret his greatgreatgrandfather was herman webster mudgett above left, most commonly known as h. Jack the ripper was a victorian serial killer who butchered at least five women in a terrifying four month murderous spree in 1888 in whitechapel in london. Naval reserve, instead takes his direct lineage to one of historys most notorious killers. Jul 25, 2017 holmes, born herman webster mudgett, was executed in 1896 credit. May 18, 2018 the claim comes from holmess greatgreatgrandson, american lawyer jeff mudgett, who recently discovered that he and markle are eighth cousins. And yet, thanks to the wonderful hard work of jeff mudgett we can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that jack the ripper was ultimately brought to justice. The unsolved mystery of jack the ripper jeff mudgett. He is said to have killed as many as 200, though this figure is only. He took great risk the fact that he did not get caught is amazing. He wrote a book seven years ago to show that herman mudgett was the ripper. Holmes holmes descendant jeff mudgett using history channel series to try to prove notorious chicago murderer was also. Bloodstains, journey of the decendant of serial killer h.
Jeff mudgett was previously on true murder talking about his book bloodstains and his discovery of memoirs of h. Jeff said he thinks holmes was also the notorious london serial killer jack the ripper. Jeff mudgett examines documents on american ripper. Jeffs book, bloodstains, is a fictionalized version of what could be a true case of determining that these two vile men were the same person. One of the series lead investigators is jeff mudgett who has set out to. If you can not see the difference in the style of killings fair enough.
He built a hotel to hide his murders and torture his victims. The claim comes from holmess greatgreatgrandson, american lawyer jeff mudgett, who recently discovered that he and markle are eighth cousins. May 15, 2018 jeff mudgett has appeared in a revealing documentary about distant cousin meghan markle. The american ripper investigator has family ties to h. Far more than a documentary, bloodstains is precariously balanced on the very edge between nonfiction and the paranormal, as the authors research of his. Holmes, born herman webster mudgett, was also jack the ripper, holmes grandson jeff. But could jack the ripper and hh holmes have actually been the same person. Mudgett has investigated and written about holmes extensively. Holmes was a notorious killer, who confessed to bludgeoning at least 27 people to death in chicago during the 1800s. He claims that holmes and jack the ripper are one and the same a theory which has been discussed by experts, historians, and ripperologists many times over the years. May 16, 2018 mudgett has investigated and written about holmes extensively.
Over several weeks weve watched jeff mudgett try to uncover the truth with the help of excia analyst amaryllis fox. That is until one fateful night, when his grandfather, at dinner, revealed to. Jeff vowed on that program that he would also soon have. In american ripper, holmes greatgreatgrandson, jeff mudgett, sets out to prove a controversial theory. Image via imdb furthermore, mary jane kelly, the last known whitechapel victim, was the. Jul 11, 2017 the american ripper investigator has family ties to h. And its coming from a source who may know a thing or two about holmes. The jack the ripper tour 2014 night of the double murder by jack the ripper tour.
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