Albert Blanchard trial verdict

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Date:9th of October 1888

Description:Blanchard's "confession" to being Jack The Ripper had seen his arrest and trial at Birmingham magistrates.This cutting from the Birmingham Gazette covers the second and final day of the trial. Blanchard lived at Roland Grove in Roland Road.

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Central Library

Donor ref:LSH/ Birmingham Daily Gazette October 9th 1888 (14/5858)

Source: Local Studies & History Department , Birmingham Central Library

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