Episode 3 of 3
Discovery of Annie Chapman
- When
- 8 September 1888
- Where
- 29 Hanbury Street, Spitalfields
Annie Chapman's body was discovered near the steps to the doorway of the back yard of 29 Hanbury Street on 8 September 1888.
Chapman was found at approximately 6 am on Saturday 8 September 1888. She is considered the second canonical victim. A section of a torn envelope bearing the crest of the Royal Sussex Regiment was recovered near her body. She was buried on 14 September 1888 in a service paid for by her family.
Sources
- Annie Chapman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Jack the Ripper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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