Jack the Ripper Write down something you already know about Jack the Ripper Be prepared to share

1. Jack the Ripper Write down something you already know about Jack the Ripper Be prepared to share

2. 60 seconds to take care of your business

3. Suggested text of the day Group MMS Frank Mary Lester Jenny Mack Genevieve Merlin Jack the Ripper was probably a jerk

4. Warm up Jack the Ripper Write down something you already know about Jack the Ripper Be prepared to share

5. Objectives: Define “questioned document” Describe 12 handwriting traits that can be analyzed in a document Define forgery and fraud Match a questioned document to a known document by analyzing 6 handwriting exemplars

6. Jack the Ripper In London in 1888, five women were killed – strangled and mutilated with a knife. Some parts of their body parts were removed.

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11. Jack the Ripper The case was a big media event – newspapers reported on it, and people talked about it.

12. Jack the Ripper The police received several letters, some of which were signed as “Jack the Ripper.”

13. Jack the Ripper Here are some of the letters:

14. Dear Boss, 25 Sept. 1888 I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they wont fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so clever and talk about being on the right track. That joke about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on whores and I shant quit ripping them till I do get buckled. Grand work the last job was. I gave the lady no time to squeal. How can they catch me now. I love my work and want to start again. You will soon hear of me with my funny little games. I saved some of the proper red stuff in a ginger beer bottle over the last job to write with but it went thick like glue and I cant use it. Red ink is fit enough I hope ha. ha. The next job I do I shall clip the ladys ears off and send to the

15. police officers just for jolly wouldn't you. Keep this letter back till I do a bit more work, then give it out straight. My knife's so nice and sharp I want to get to work right away if I get a chance. Good Luck. Yours trulyJack the Ripper Dont mind me giving the trade name PS Wasnt good enough to post this before I got all the red ink off my hands curse it No luck yet. They say I'm a doctor now. ha ha

16. From hell Mr Lusk Sor I send you half theKidne I took from one womenprasarved it for you tother pieceI fried and ate it was very nice. Imay send you the bloody knif thattook it out if you only wate a whillonger. Signed Catch me when you Can Mishter Lusk.

18. Openshaw Letter Old boss you was rite it was the left kidny i was goin to hoperate agin close to your ospitle just as i was going to dror mi nife along of er bloomin throte them cusses of coppers spoilt the game but i guess i wil be on the job soon and will send you another bit of innerds Jack the Ripper O have you seen the devle with his mikerscope and scalpul a-lookin at a kidney with a slide cocked up.

19. Visually compare the letters next to each other for 30 seconds.

21. Stand up and discuss with your LP: Do you think the letters were written by the same person? Why? 2 people will share

22. Objective: Define “questioned document”

23. “Questioned document” Any written or typed document whose source or authenticity is uncertain.

24. You have already talked about how to examine handwriting. Here is how forensic scientists do it:

25. Objective: Describe 12 types of handwriting traits that can be analyzed in a document

26. Card sort: With your LP, sort the papers into 3 columns. Raise your hand when you are done, and I will provide you with the red answer sheet– which is your notes, so glue/staple/tape it in your notebook!

27. Write on the lined side of a card: I have your daughter. Leave 50,000 cash at Crockett High School tomorrow if you want to see her alive again. -The Bandit

28. NOW TRADE SOMEONE FOR A DIFFERENT WRITING UTENSIL. (FOR EXAMPLE, TRADE YOUR PEN FOR A PENCIL)

29. Write on the lined side of anothercard: Happy Birthday Grandma! I love you! Love, [your name]

30. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGr9ETaqz6Y Frank Abagnale Part 1 (19 min) write down a description of every “questioned document” he mentions

31. what crimes did he commit? Forgery – the making, adapating, or falsifying of documents with the intention of deceiving someone

32. what crimes did he commit? Fraudulence (Fraud) – when a financial gain accompanies a forgery

33. Objective: Match a questioned document to a known document by analyzing 6 handwriting traits

34. You have received a letter from “the bandit.” • You will match your letter with one of the grandma birthday cards.

35. Write a ¾ page letter to the chief of police explaining how you made the match. • Include at least 6 of the traits mentioned on your sheet -- EXIT TICKET

36. Reflection: Stand up and share two important ideas that you learned today. Sit down when done.

37. http://loveandradio.org/2011/05/manintheroad/ Melvin Dummar audio interview. “The Mormon Will”