Spots Still Available For Jack the Ripper Program At Mahwah Library

MAHWAH, NJ — The mystery of Jack the Ripper is well-known, and an expert will unravel the tangled web of myth on Wednesday at the Mahwah Public Library.

"Jack the Ripper: A Mystery of Mysteries" is May 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.

"The identity of Jack the Ripper is by far the most beguiling aspect of the murders," the library event page reads. "But within this mystery are countless other mysteries. Was he a doctor? Why did he keep some of the victim’s organs? Are the famous Ripper letters authentic or a hoax? How was he able to commit the murders without being caught? Did he have an accomplice? Why did he stop killing?"

A clinical psychologist, Dr. Mark R. Vogel, will share what he found in reviewing original police files and visiting the murder sites himself. Vogel will present a PowerPoint about the Ripper murders, and photos of London both then and now.

The program is available in-person at the library and on Zoom; registration is required with the library here. The program is for adults. Registration closes 3 p.m. the day of the event.

The library recommends everyone wear a face covering while inside.