Was He Jack The Ripper? The Scandalous Life of Francis Tumblety, Pt.2

In this HISTORY’S DEVILS two-parter, James Crossland is joined by Jayne Friend to explore the shocking true story of Francis Tumblety - one of the most disturbing conmen of the 19th century. A self-proclaimed doctor, master grifter, and notorious charlatan, Tumblety’s dark life intersects with some of history’s most infamous crimes, including the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the terror of the 1888 Jack the Ripper murders.From bizarre medical scams and criminal activity to violent assault, illegal abortions and disturbing obsessions, this episode dives deep into the sinister underworld of Victorian era London and Gilded Age America.If you’re interested in true crime, Victorian history, serial killers, and real-life villains, this is a story you won’t want to miss.Further ReadingTimothy B. Riordan, The Prince of Quacks: The Notorious Life of Dr Francis Tumblety, Charlatan and Jack the Ripper Suspect (2009)Donald Rumbelow, The Complete Jack the Ripper (2016)www.casebook.org – the best website BY FAR on the Jack the Ripper case Chapters Episode 100:00 Introduction to History's Devils00:56 The Notorious Francis Tumblety02:51 Tumblety's Early Life and Background05:57 Tumblety's Quackery and Medical Practices11:50 The Rise of Tumblety's Fame17:57 Tumblety's Criminal Activities and Legal Troubles23:49 The Civil War and Tumblety's Role29:45 Conclusion and Reflection on Tumblety's Legacy30:53 Divisions in the Medical Fraternity During the Civil War32:09 The Reality of War: Medical Challenges and Quackery34:45 The Rise of Francis Tumblety: A War Grifter38:55 Tumblety's Exploits: From Medical Claims to Scams43:47 The Fallout: Arrests and Accusations50:46 The Confusion of Identity: Tumblety and the Assassination Plot54:49 The Wilderness Years: Tumblety's Decline and Arrests59:58 The Ripper Connection: Tumblety's Final Chapter Episode 200:00 Introduction to History's Devils00:28 Tumblety's Involvement in Jack the Ripper Case01:44 Cultural Representations of Jack the Ripper03:57 The Press and Public Perception06:02 Tumblety's Reputation and Suspicions07:40 Evidence Linking Tumblety to the Murders11:12 Tumblety's Medical Quackery and Theories14:20 Psychological Aspects of Tumblety's Crimes17:31 Exploring Tumblety's Identity and Relationships19:51 The Profile of a Suspect21:48 The Emergence of Tumblety24:57 The Arrest and Speculation27:36 The Evidence and Eyewitness Accounts33:01 The Life After the Ripper36:39 The Final Years and LegacyThanks to SOULFULJAMTRACKS for their tune "Dark Halloween"Follow HISTORY's DEVILS On Instagram @historysdevilshttps://www.instagram.com/historysdevils/On Substackhttps://jamescrossland.substack.com/Follow JAMES CROSSLANDOn Bluesky @jamescrossland.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamescrossland.bsky.socialTag HISTORY's DEVILS@historysdevils#HistorysDevils #JamesCrossland #HistoryPodcast #Podcast #History #DarkHistory #HistoricalBiography #TrueHistory #HistoryDocumentary #Deepdive #Storytelling History's Devils is a history podcast exploring the lives of murderers, charlatans, psychopaths, dictators, war criminals, tyrants, demagogues, revolutionaries, cult leaders, conquerors, fraudsters, and other controversial figures.History's Devils is hosted by James Crossland, professor of international history and author of:Rogue Agent: From Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Robert Bruce LockhartThe Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism...