10 QUESTONS FOR JACK THE RIPPER Interview

10 QUESTONS FOR JACK THE RIPPER

After interviewing such beauties as Nico, Kate Walker, & Nancy Drew, it was, to say the least, disconcerting to be sitting directly across from the infamous Jack the Ripper.

Now the star of his own game from The Adventure Company, Jack (or Mr. Ripper as he likes to be called) agreed to this exclusive interview on the condition he remain anonymous.

Most fascinating of all though was that regardless of the light in the room, his face always seemed to be shrouded in shadow.

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• Your gruesome deeds have been immortalized in innumerable books, movies and now a computer game. What is it about you that your reputation remains as strong today as it was 115 years ago?

Randy, during my bright years, I spent a lot of time and imagination writing letters and sending “special” parcels to the police and to newspapers I worked quite hard to promote myself and I’m quite proud of the result ! Nonetheless, my biggest satisfaction is remaining un-captured – though the police are so dumb these days that it’s not all that amazing

• Your name has never been revealed. Are you happy remaining anonymous or is the discovery of your true identity a cat-and-mouse game you enjoy carrying into perpetuity?

Anonymous are you kidding? “Jack the Ripper” name is known all around the world – by the way, I hope you appreciate my delicious nickname, I chose it myself. You know, some say there are more books about me, than about Abraham Lincoln.

• American author Patricia Cromwell in her best-selling ‘Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper Case Closed,’ used modern forensic technology to deduce that you are actually renowned London artist Walter Sickert (1860 – 1942). Is there any validity to her claim?

Fascinating isn’t it? Patricia has done quite a good and completed a deep investigation. She is much more clever and her methods are much more cutting edge than investigators of my time. Fortunately, in their time, they destroyed or lost absolutely every important clue and I’m quite sure that the question of my identity is not close to solved!!!!

• Since the height of your popularity, you’ve been overshadowed by figures like Jeffery Dahmer and Hannibal Lecter. How do you – the granddaddy of serial killers – feel about these new media darlings?

They got caught – not me. My silhouette is instantly recognized – not theirs. Pale copycats let ‘em have their 15 minutes of fame, and see who’s legacy will stand the test of time

• Your new game – published by The Adventure Company – is set in New York City during the early 1900’s. What were you doing in the 13-year period between your disappearance from London and your reappearance in New York City?

Well, if you’re fond of newspaper clippings, maybe one of these days I’ll let you have a look at my collection. These 13 years were very hum busy! You’d love it!

• Have you spotted any noticeable differences between the ‘ladies of the night’ of London and those of New York?

Lots of ‘em came from the same places: Ireland and Scotland. Not very exotic for my tastes!

• Are you familiar with modern theories that link your murders to a sexual dysfunction and if so how do you feel about these explanations?

Typical 20^th Century rationality. All of this must have a reason – how could you sleep if there was none ? Well, maybe you should think about it another way : why are you so fascinated by my handiwork ?

• What’s next for Jack the Ripper? You’ve been immortalized on screen & stage, in books and pc games. Isn’t it time to put the Ripper legend to rest?

You forget, I had never been interviewed by Just Adventure! Anyways, I have plenty of things left to do

• Do you feel at all responsible for modern society’s fascination with serial killers or were you just a victim of your times?

Yaar’ I rip’d thoz ladyz coz I play’d too many video gamez ! Grand Theft Stagecoach rulez ! You see Randy; I’m studying today’s language. In case I have to “post” some new “letters”

• How do you like your liver? With or without onions?

Actually, here’s my favorite recipe: take a plate with some flour, douse each side of your liver quickly, cook it rare, and serve with freshly ground garlic and parsley. May I invite you to share my dinner? I guarantee fresh cut