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Russell has long been fascinated by the east end of london and by the crimes of jack the ripper. Aug 12, 2016 a recent book, naming jack the ripper, by author russell edwards, an englishman, believes it has the final solution to this longstanding mystery. The biggest forensic breakthrough since 1888 globe pequot. He is also studying for an ma in psychotherapy and counselling.
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