James Maybrick

James Maybrick was a British businessman from the 19th century, best known for being suspected of being Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer active in London's Whitechapel district in 1888. He was a cotton merchant and had a troubled life, with rumors and suspicions fueled by a diary allegedly written by him, which contained confessions and dark thoughts. However, the authenticity of the diary is debated among experts, and no definitive proof links Maybrick to the murders. His story remains a notable part of London crime history and Ripper lore.