Frederick Abberline
English police officer investigating crime
Born
January 8th, 1843
182 years ago
Died
1929
96 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a detective inspector in the Metropolitan Police Service during the late 19th century. Most notably, led the investigation into the Jack the Ripper murders in Whitechapel, London, in 1888. Abberline had extensive experience in the police force and was involved in numerous high-profile cases. His detailed reports and interviews provided insight into the criminal activities of the time. After retiring from the police, he contributed to various publications about crime and detective work.
Led the Jack the Ripper investigation
Served in the Metropolitan Police Service
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