One of the first people to be questioned in the aftermath of the murder of Mary Kelly, was her lover, Joseph Barnett.
The couple had lived together in the tiny room at 13 Miller's Court up until 10 days before her murder occurred, and they had parted following an argument.
Needless to say, when her body was found in that room on Friday the 9th of November, 1888, Joseph Barnett became a person of interest, and he was interrogated for four hours by the extremely experienced detective, Inspector Frederick George Abberline.
In this video you will learn the results of that interview, as well as be able to assess the case put for Barnett's having been Jack the Ripper, which had been put forward in recent years.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
02:34 - Who was Joseph Barnett?
02:43 - Mary Kelly’s Murder
03:49 - Joseph Barnett’s Life With Mary Kelly
05:03 - Barnett’s Description
05:46 - The Couple Quarrelled
05:54 - Their Final Argument
06:19 - His Police Statement To Inspector Abberline
06:45 - His Inquest Testimony
07:02 - Barnett Moves To New Street, Off Bishopsgate
07:17 - The Last Time He Saw Mary Alive
07:53 - Learns Of The Murder
08:11 - Questioned By Abberline
09:05 - Barnett Identifies Mary Kelly’s Body
09:30 - Mary Kelly’s Funeral
10:01 - Not Suspected At The Time
10:31 - The Case Against Joseph Barnett
13:29 - The Mystery Of The Missing Key
14:12 - His Pipe Found In The Room
14:40 - The Bloody Water In The Sink
16:26 - Conclusion
17:04 - Closing Credits
