The Dark & Horrific Case of William Bury | Jack The Ripper Suspect
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- One of the lesser known Jack The Ripper Suspects who lived in the Whitechapel area of London in 1888
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Sounds like a half-assed attempt to cover up the drunken murder of his wife. I only feel sorry for her.
My thinking exactly ! Poor woman didn't deserve this . 😔
Yes- I think he was going to attempt to pass her off as having been a "Ripper" victim, only to discover that transporting a body was more difficult than he'd imagined it would be.
So sad that in the beginning she lost her daughter. Always seemed to be a very hard worker. Then she met this alcoholic dude, always run as far and as fast as you can when the guy is an alcoholic. She was constantly willing to pay his debts hoping he would change, but he never did. And then murdered her! She deserved much much better in life than what she got. God bless her soul and I hope her and her daughter are happy in heaven!!
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Ellen Richardson very sobering comment and good advice I will say I dated a guy we got along great did outdoor sports biking camping just fun it was about 4 months in I used his truck it was dirty so I decided to clean it I started pulling out these 1/2 pint empty bottles of vodka at least ten I had no idea he was an alcoholic I’d never seen that before ( early twenties) he worked but I was aware now long/short not in that relationship guess saying if you’re not exposed to it you can not see it ✌🏼out
Me too amen
@@MzAmberJade They are called functioning alcoholics.
@@Sierralovescharles ioo
An aunt left her £300? A fortune! Too bad the aunt didn’t take in Ellen and her baby 😥
Yes I wish you would have!
I had that thought too.
What.... into her coffin?
Huh? That was only worth about $45k today…
@@diaryofarealmom3264 omly? In that case would you care to throw a few grand in my direction?
I have never heard of this man in relation to Jack the Ripper. Really interesting. Sad for Ellen, only 33. Heartbreaking
Poor Ellen, she had such a hard life and deserved better.
Yea, why did her aunt not help her I wonder. She left her a legacy. Maybe that was all the aunt had.
When I hear about the lives of women before the mid-twentieth century I can utterly empathize with William Bury's mother's death of catatonia.. dying of just not having the will to live.
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I love Brief Case and ObsoleteOddity...I find these older cases intriguing. Much more interesting than other true crime channels that all cover the same recent cases.
I agree it's a great history lesson
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I totally agree. He goes into so much more details than 90% of those other channels. A true historical account.
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And the old pictures too!
Poor Ellen, what a hard heartbreaking life she had, trying to do her best and ending up at the hands of this hideous evil man. Can't believe how many men around the area and time of Jack the Ripper's murders could be the guilty one. Makes me think that at any one time in our lives there are about half a dozen murderers around us.....lol.....thanks BC another great narrated tale!
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Yeah, London was a hard place to be a woman back then, let alone an unwed one. The story of each of Jack's victims was a veritable tragedy even before they crossed his path. That's why I've made the small effort to remember their names. Their stories and the times they represent should not be forgotten. RIP Mary Ann, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary Jane. Same goes for Ellen here, no human being should have had to live like they did, only to die like they did.
The fact that there are _so many_ reasonable suspects for Jack is also quite shocking and says a lot about London at the time. I have no idea how you get so many woman-hating murderous psychopaths in one location at one time. I'd suggest it was something in the water but it kinda looks like they drank gin instead of water back then. Must've been laced with something; I refuse to believe all these men were just evil by nature.
@@abradolfhonkler9287 yes times were really tough then and the workhouses were pretty dire but I suppose it was better than sleeping in the streets of Dickensian London, especially with a baby. As for the murderers hard to tell if it's nature or nurture, probably a bit of both! Cheers👍.
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Thank you for remembering the victims killed by Jack the Ripper. Your respecting the tragically shortened lives that belonged to the ladies indicates your kindness. There just is not too much kindness nowadays. Maybe there just has never has *been* all that much kindness.
She had money and could have left this idiot long before she sold the shares for this drunk. Ends up living in squalor because of him and dead .
A bad, violent, drunken sawdust salesman who might be "Jack the Ripper"? Who could ask for more in a life mate?? I feel bad for his wife. It seems she was beaten, drug-off to a new country, and killed.
It's very interesting to learn about these cases from the Victorian and Edwardian periods of time. And that they actually solved a lot of these cases considering that CSI was nonexistent.
True. I love this channel exactly that’s one of the reasons.
It was easy to force confessions out of ppl, heck when we started relay on more physical evidence and not confessions and witness accounts. So less murders was solved when CSI technics become more advanced less crimes got solved in many countries. After all it was easier for the police to beat the crap out of a hobo and force a confession from him then do a real investigation.
@David Parry Heck you didn't need same amount of evidence back then and it was easy for the cops to simply beat a confession out of a suspect or simply pay some poor sucker to witness against the subject. It wasn't so much more brain but brawn which made the old police solve the crime, we seen that from UK, USA and Sweden at least prob also France and others wasn't any better.
@TheDodicat And those wasn't any better then the police in general after all they was just humans and not even close on how brittish movies and Sherlock Holmes present them.
I wonder what percentage of crimes were solved back then, and how many cases were properly solved, with the actual guilty party found, as opposed to a scape goat just to close the case and appear the public.
And then take those numbers and compare them to today's percentages. Would it be about the same, now and then, in solving the crimes and in the corruption and sentencing of innocents? Or has the advancements in technology really made that big of a difference in solving crimes?
Is arrested for murdering his wife, confesses: "we were out drinking, came home, I blacked out, woke up the next morning and found her strangled, and being afraid of being accused of being Jack the Ripper, I then cut her up."
Wait..why cut her up at all if she was just strangled..? To make it seem even more like he was, indeed, The Ripper...?
I Don't Think So, Because Jack The Ripper Never Strangled Any Of His Victims.
If he found her dead with a rope around her neck, and no one else was in the house, how could she cut open her own abdomen?
Its impossible to cut open your own abdomen and put a rope around your neck or vise versa.
If I was a juror, along with other evidence his request for a larger than normal trunk sealed his fate. He wasn't as smart as he thought he was.
I think the judge ordering the jury back to reconsider the punishment carried out was odd. They said the medical evidence was questionable, yet they came back so quickly the 2nd time with punishment of death.
I wonder what changed their minds so quickly?
@@rebeccalee1065 yes he did, Polly Nicols was killed due to asphyxiation, hence the small amount of slow flowing blood at the scene. He would strangle his victims to unconsciousness and then mutilate them :p
@@rvmm2 Who To Say That There Wasn't More Than One Jack The Ripper...I Believe It Was. What Say You?
@@rvmm2 Do You Know How Long It Takes To Strangle Someone? Not A Minute. Cutting Their Throat Is A Much Quicker Way To End Someone Life. Besides, Where Is Your Proof?
It's interesting how all of the books about the "real identity" of JTR point to someone of high status or fame, when it's far more likely that JTR was actually a relatively unknown, ordinary psychopath, more in the mold of a Gary Ridgway (Green River Killer) than some kind of person of royalty, physician, or other person of high status or renown.
Poor Ellen. She never got a break.
sharonsplat except her leg, when this psycho stuffed her in that trunk.🥺
To be fair, pretty much every adult male who ever even came close to London at the time has become a Jack The Ripper suspect. A veritable myriad of which for good reason (sorry, there has to be a better way to say that...) As it turns out, there were a _lot_ of _really bad_ dudes around back then--so many, in fact, that I can't help wondering whether the Ripper murders were really the work of only one man.
Abradolf Honkler, agreed. I always wondered why everyone got so hooked up on the single killer theory, especially for the 'double event' murders
@@feegee4671 Exactly. I think the biggest mistake people are making in investigating JTR is the same as in the Zodiac killer case: assuming they were telling the truth in their letters. When you're dealing with a psychopathic killer who's desperate for attention, assuming he's somehow above telling lies to boost his image seems... well, slightly misguided.
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@Fetus PC-TECH lol well this took a weird turn but, hey, why not? Considering how often Alex Jones has been proven right at this point, who am I to rule anything out? Maybe Obama and Clinton have been travelling back in time and murdering women to... take away your guns in the future, I guess?
I have never understood why the Mary Kelly murder was considered to have been done by the same person. Hers seemed far more personal.
My mom used to visit an elderly friend back in the early 1970's. She was born in London in 189-. Her mother was young and spent a lot of time in the public houses, very often bring the child with her. One of her most vivid childhood memories was, the sawdust on the floor of the pubs.
I've watched quite a few JR doco's and it sounds more like this guy just wanted people to think he was really JR. There were a number of men who claimed to be JR as well those others who didn't but whose movements coincided with the times of the White Chapel murders, the periods when there no murders and when the murders ceased completely. I guess this guy is a possibility but it seems out of character to Jack's way of operating to give himself up and confess to murder. JR didn't seem to have any conscience about his gruesome murderous ways yet William claimed the killing of Ellen was playing on his mind. One could argue this particular killing 'played on his mind' because she was his wife and therefore he had a personal connection to her, yet he had no problem beating her up. Also considering how many murders JR committed and the gruesome way yet almost surgical way in which he did them - not just killing but mutilating these women - I find it difficult to believe even killing his own wife would bother the true JR to the point he'd give himself up. Personally I think this guy isn't as strong a genuine suspect as some of the others but who really knows in the end?
It's strange to hear stories about an area I used to live in (Bow, Poplar, Whitechapel). Gives it a new creepy prospective 💀🙊
Perfect day to be listening to old case files. It's gloomy, rainy, and a bit humid.
thanks Brief Case, for another excellent narration of a sad case. Ellen had such a sad life and horrific ending to that life.
I don't think Bury was Jack the Ripper because serial killers rarely kill their spouse. That's just my 2 cents worth LOL. Usually they lead double lives of perfect family man and serial killer. Bury was horrendous on both sides, including abusive to his wife. As far as his method of killing being similar to Jack the Ripper, maybe he heard about those methods in the news.
This is a JTR suspect unknown to me, and I love studying the Ripper murders! I'd be more interested in learning about the After-Mary-Kelly kill. This is why I listen to this channel.
Hi, I think that it's very compelling how William moved to Scotland at the same time the ripper killings ceased, also before this William was known to be wandering the streets of the area near Whitechapel whilst drunk. There seems to be a lot for the case that he was Jack but also arguments against. Thank you for another fantastic Brief Case with good solid research. x
I did a report in high school on Jack the ripper for my psychology class and I can tell you this that he was a very disturbed individual who absolutely despised women of a certain type. He was also very intelligent and skilled with his blade. This man was not Jack the ripper. Though he to a disturbed and violent drunk would become physically abusive to his wife. I do not believe he was smart enough to be JR
Do we know he loathed women of “the certain type” or was it simply because they were of easier access come night? Furthermore, do we know if he solicited any of these women, or were they simply cut down?
I don't think Jack the Ripper was intelligent or skilled with the blade, that's mythology I think. The injuries done to the victims are enraged hacking and slashing, not carefully planned or skillful.
@@robokill387 yes, it was apparently a misnomer about his being so skillful with a knife. I had not heard about his being the opposite however. Idk
Yea same, no way this was jack the ripper, all them murders and now feels guilty? Come on, no way. Idk about the skillful part but definitely smart enough not to get caught, perhaps worked as an officer, who knows.
A certain type? 🤔 🤣.
Good wishes to you.
This was a very interesting case. I always enjoy these cases but ones like this where you're not quite sure of the persons guilt are really good. Another great video guys!! Thank you. 😊
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@@BriefCaseOfficial NP. Jack the Ripper is one my favorite true crime stories from the UK.
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Its hard to believe people were capable of this stuff even so long ago. You always do such a wonderful and thorough job. Once again, super interesting and super detailed. Thank you so much !
Always great presentations. Thank you 😊
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I'm sure his body is still buried on the premises off bell Street police station. There is an old wall next to the police station with grave head stones built into it and its said to be the wall off the old Dundee prison. But he wasn't jack the ripper..like others have said he was a drunk and I doubt he could have done the crimes that the ripper did. God bless his poor wife 😢
Given how much this man drank and his wife would come in with bruises I don't think this guy would have been patient or skilled enough to be Jack the Ripper. I just don't see this man being capable of carefully carving someone up.
DragonAceSg7 whoever he was he was a butcher or a surgeon.
@@MsDoctorWhoFan1 Not necessarily, the idea that Jack the Ripper was skilled is mythology that just won't die.
He was not "skilled" at all! He was a psychopath with a knife.
I am so happy I found you! It's always fascinating and just stuns me the amount of details you find in these old cases. That being said I don't think Jack the Ripper was a drunk, I think he was much more controlled and stalked his victims . The picture of the trunk you showed, I have that exact trunk from my grandmother, only not so rusty. Every time I open it now guess what I will be thinking. Lmao .
I thought the same thing about the drinking. He was too methodical for that.
For someone like me who is obsessed with crime especially the historical ones like this one your channel is absolutely incredible man. The content is so addictive aswell as fascinating & intriguing. So educational I could literally binge watch all day. Keep up the amazing work.
As for William Bury I DO NOT think that he was Jack the Ripper. I think that belief was led by the media without no evidence whatsoever.
Ooh I’d never heard of him before! Poor Ellen though 😔 what a tough life and horrendous death... I was wondering does anyone out there believe in the death sentence? Great as always, thank you for such great content 😚
Always thanks for your great contents. I’m very into these historical cases of crime investigation. Your videos deserve more admiration.
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Poor Ellen, she didn’t have much of a life 😢 I don’t think we’ll ever know for sure who Jack the ripper was.
An excellent episode; interesting and I've never hear this Ripper tie-in possibility before; fascinating.
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I love the cases but this is by far my favourite so far.thank you!!!
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Thank you always for your reel-n-brief case histories. We so enjoy a tradition of starting a Monday off "right" with a coffee and you. JTR copycats or imitator cases are a great angle to use. Thank you for a great idea to portray.
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Glad I found your channel. Something of a history buff on true crime stories. Keep on posting these interesting stories. 👍
great ....just freakin great ...... now I gotta go rethink my theories of good ole Jack ..... now you have did iT Brief Case .... another amazing video...well thought out and wonderfully narrated ....3 thumbs up !!!!!!
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Hmmm, he killed poor Ellen to stop her revealing he was Jack the Ripper then went to a police station and gave himself up so he wouldn't be thought of as Jack the Ripper? It seems more likely that he had alcohol-induced psychosis.
Another really fascinating case, thank you!
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Perfect timing Brief Case. Home, errands, with Pain so my plan is relax and I click your video first. Thank you for this new perspective on another murder in this Whitechapel Dark History. I love your voice and story telling.
Nah, he wasn't the Ripper. He probably scrawled those messages himself. It sounded like he was trying to claim diminished responsibility for his actual crime. Adding that his wife was out drinking with him on her "last" night alive, was a red flag, for me anyway, because apparently she never did that before. At least no one came forth and supported that claim.
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Lol, we had to move our clocks forward Sunday. So I forgot you wouldn't upload at 7AM....
Just loving the story's thanks for your time and the old photos help to imagine it all
Hey man, just a tip, maybe try raising the bass a bit more for your mic and up the volume of the ambient sounds. There’s a bit too much white noise for me personally. Great channel though, hope you grow soon!
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Another classic from Brief Case!! Thank you - although I now live in Australia I grew up in Dundee but had never heard this story. Love your work x
William Bury's story is included in a book called "The Law Murders". The book is about murders that had happened past and present..
Jimmy Inglis thank you for that information.
@@jeankutchen2754 its by the author Alexander McGregor..
Jimmy Inglis I will have to get a copy!
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Sounds typical of many cases we see back then. People marrying people for their tiny little fortune then killing for what is left (rings) or to cover up stealing. Quite the prize was he not? That poor girl used, abused and disposed. Wonder if he cut her abdomen because claimed pregnant, curiosity or cruelty. Appears to have premeditated before they even relocated as man who made trunk wondered why such a size.
The Jack the Ripper case is so iconic it gives a sort of criminal 'prestige' to those potentially involved, who otherwise would have simply been filed and forgotten... had it not be for this excellent channel. Great job!
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Loved it! I so enjoy your channel. I can work and just listen. It's my favorite thing to do.
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Been waiting for this 😌❣
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As a Dundonian, there are a few things about William Henry Bury.
1. His unmarked grave is on the wall between Bell Street Police station and Bell Street car park.
2. The shopkeeper spoke to Ellen about the Jack the Ripper killings in London and Ellen reportedly said something along the lines of "Jack is having a break at the moment". The shopkeeper found this very peculiar comment to make.
3. The executioner claimed that William Henry Bury's last words were "I'm Jack".
Someone else said the same words as he was hung.. I think it was Dr. Neil Cream but I'm not sure if anybody knows for sure, please share here
poor Ellen,what a hard and awfull life
i dont think he was the "Ripper" but who knows...
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This was your best case to date! Genuinely fascinating!
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Noice upload 👌 . Thanks Brief Case 👍😁
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@@BriefCaseOfficial You're very welcome my friend. Have you considered doing a vid on Richard CottinghamTorso Ripper? Cheers 🍻😁👍
Hello, I had not thought about but I will read up on the case again - Thanks :)
@@BriefCaseOfficial Awesome. He's quite brutal and dismembered bodies for two main reasons. Shock value and to remove the identity of the victim. I watched a documentary on him too. Cheers mate 🍻
I really love old stories and how people lived in the old times .thank u 💓
We will never know who the real ripper was unfortunately.
Not unless the ripper wrote down his crimes and the manuscript are still to be found.burried in a chest or under the stones of a fireplace.
Wow! This is another good and thorough piece of information. I often wonder if there could have been more than one JTR.
Thank you, as always, for another interesting post. I really enjoy your stuff. Thanks from Denmark.
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Another great episode. Thanks.
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I don't think William Bury was Jack the Ripper and I don't know that we will ever know for sure. Good story as usual and a job well done BC! Thank you sir.
Great!! Makes you wonder. He could have been. But he could also have been one of those people that confess to crimes for attention. Playing with the police. He was definitely not of sound mind. Thanks!
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I enjoyed this case, good as always. I too don't believe this guy was JTR. I believe JTR hunted his victims and enjoy the hunt and not getting caught. This guy couldn't hunt a loo without falling in. His wife did deserve so much better.
Interesting. Very interesting! I did not know of his connection to JTR. I’m fascinated by JTR.
Great video and narration as usual, thanks for another great story 👍🏻
Oooo another interesting but sad case.Thank you for your effort.
Enjoyed yet another obscure crime thank you
Please don't take this the wrong way but I listen to these videos and fall asleep. Not that they are boring but they ( for some reason) comfortable. Thanks for your channel.
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Yet another sad and tragic case. Thanks for sharing
Really enjoying these short cases very interesting ty
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oddly, the major cause of death on the Oregon Trail, was falling under a wheel. Graveyards are full of such deaths, often mentioning this on the tombstones.
I think the major cause of death on the Oregon Trail was disease. I live a few miles from the actual trail. Lots of histories of wagon trains detail continuous deaths from intestinal diseases, typhus, scrub typhus and whatever else contaminated the trail after hundreds of people and animals had passed. One particularly unlucky train can be partially traced by the known graves. (This train was the 'Lost Meeks' who supposedly found the 'Blue Bucket (gold) Mine'. It was never an actual mine, nobody ever found it again and a number of us follow the clues via deaths recorded in diaries.)
@@annalisette5897 Hmmmm....I think I like the wheel story better.
I also heard theories that Jack the Ripper was a immigrant from either 🇮🇪 or 🇵🇱 BC if not mistaken Brief Case, wasn't White Chapel at the time a place where a lot of immigrants lived? Also, their are theories that Jack the Ripper was a police officer or doctor since Jack the Ripper was never caught and the manner of the victims were cut, a very sharp knife was used. I think William Bury, although a strange character, was not Jack the Ripper and was probably an attention seeker. Good episode Brief Case!!
Walter sickert was jack the ripper. Read patricia Cornwell book on it.
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Great story as usual well done
Sad events! Thanks for sharing
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