There are many letters, some authentic and
others frauds, to be found in the files of Scotland Yard. This
particular sample has been judged as authentic.
The extreme emotion and irritability in this writing symbolize a writer who
had little ability to restrain himself from pursuing his own wants and
desires. He had no compassion toward his victims, it was all about
pursuing his mood of the moment. Even allowing for the type of pen
used in writing in 1888, the uneven pressure and spacing between words show
obvious signs of emotional instability and inner conflict. This writer
was unstable and unable to understand and associate with others
appropriately. He had a strong dislike for authority figures. The
potential for violent behavior shows throughout the writing and include
irritability, inability to control his desires, temper, and the propensity
for physical violence. "Jack" was a loner with enduring determination
and the ability to follow-through and reach his goal. This man
terrorized a whole city, taunted the authorities, and was never caught and
tried for his crimes.
Handwriting Analysis by Terry
Deck, Vice President, CHAI
