What Was It Like To Live In Mary Kelly's Room After Her Murder?

Poor Mary Kelly. I know some people think she was "just a prostitute " no loss no important. Please remember those women were human beings. They were somebody's daughter, somebody's sister. Sometimes they were some one's wife or mother too. No one should die like that! It shouldn't be a form of amusement 😢

I love the terms “crone” and “old hag” used to describe a desperately poor old woman, who was trying to make a few extra shillings from exhibiting a murder scene. If the writer had visited a stately home, and its occupant, a dowager duchess, had shown him a place where one of her illustrious ancestors had, say, been stabbed to death, I doubt he would have been so dismissive and condemnatory.

Very interesting. I've never heard any of this information before. The idea that subsequent tenants not only lived there with the gore from the murder still around them, but even capitalised on it just goes to show how dark life must have been for people on the edge of society in those days.

Another outstanding job. Mr. Jones has the most comforting and warm voice. Best narrator I’ve ever heard. He needs to do more. A true talent.

Love your videos! I live in Whitechapel and I often walk in the footsteps of these ladies. Still gives me chills every time, can’t help but try to recreate what these places looked like in 1888 in my head

The critical point to take away from this, is that a lot of people tried to capitalize on the murder, both afterwards, and when the investigation was ongoing. It is crucial to keep that in mind, when evaluating every witness.

I had family that lived in East London during JTR’s murders. It must have been terrifying.

Imagine for a moment that 13 Miller’s Court had never been demolished and still stood today along with 29 Hanbury Street and Dutfield’s Yard. How much would you pay to visit these places if they had been kept and preserved as a memorial to these poor women? Probably wrong I know to profit from these gruesome murders, but I would pay good money to visit these places today and see them with my own eyes, my imagination alone doesn’t seem to be enough to satisfy my morbid fascination of these crimes.

I did wonder if there was any hauntings there. Such a horrific murder.

Outstanding! What I love about these postings is how they flesh out details and accounts that would otherwise be sadly forgotten. New detail is more satisfying than a rehash adding nothing. These posts are always rewarding. BRAVO!

Wow! What an interesting and sad story. I wasn’t surprised about 13 being empty for a time. But I thought it would have been at least painted by McCarthy. And the same bed?! But I’m not surprised some poor people decided they cared more about not being homeless than the stains on the wall. And managed to profit from it. Ghastly but smart. Great job on this Richard!

I couldn't imagine living in that room, knowing what had taken place in there. Gives me shivers. 😮

Fantastic video, I was engrossed with the rather macabre history of Marie Kelly's house.

I wonder if any subsequent tenants experienced any supernatural feelings or visions in the following years. Must have been a real nightmare for any unfortunate..

Great video, never heard that about the number 51 before, thanks for upload, quite fascinating.

Outstanding work. Interesting about the bloodstained hand on the wall. Having seen the crime scene pictures there does seen to be a handprint on the wall.

Fascinating to hear and see those contemporary photos and accounts.

Excellent narration as we have come accustomed to. Thank you Mr. Jones. I never heard the term 'Murderland' before. Ominous but quite befitting.

Good to see you back Richard.. I had no idea how small Millers court was. I would need to walk sideways just to get in the court. That gives me perspective on the size of the actual room. It must have been smaller than a modern bedroom. People were passing within five ft of the body. Something I also find interesting is the fact that the public knew how valuable objects connected to Jack the Ripper and Millers court were. That gives me hope there is more Objects out there. I'm sure the objects were passed down by family. Until it reach someone that has no Idea what they have... Well I can hope.. Right?

Read the book The Five about the backgrounds and childhoods of the five women who were JTR victims and you will understand why others would seek to make money from their deaths. They lived very basically and if there was no husband life was extremely difficult. Many would find a man, even one who beat them up, as it was better than being on their own. If a chance came along to make something to ease their lives then they would take it.