The Thames Torso Murders

Dismembered corpses are found along the Thames River, and the London police are clueless about the killer’s identity and never caught anybody. In this re-investigation, author M.J. Trows delves into the appalling facts, futile police investigations, and dark history of late Victorian London. The Thames torso murderer’s criminal career, which spanned the 1870s and 1880s, has captivated readers and historians. The case poses questions similar to those of Jack the Ripper. How did the Thames murderer evade a succession of monstrous misdeeds over fifteen years? What was his perverted character, why did he take such risks, and why did he kill repeatedly? This book dives into that macabre period of London's crime history.