Dying Probably 579 Posted November 13, 2020 On 28/07/2020 at 15:18, joneseuro said: That doesn't seem long enough to make it a tradition (yet) I think this might do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Youth in Asia said: "He was the people's ripper" Seems to me he lived his life like a hammer in the dark, always bludgeoning in the moonlight and dumping their bodies in a park. P.S rot in hell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Sean said: Didnt know he was ill That could be his epitaph, make for a variant of the old Spike Milligan gag. He is 93... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKestrelofDoom 21 Posted November 13, 2020 33 minutes ago, TheKeysOfMarinus said: Heard the news bulletin on my way to work. All I heard was “one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers has died” - didn’t need the name, I immediately thought about this forum. I heard it on the radio this morning - same thing, thought " oooh, that's another for the Death List" ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolandDeschain 91 Posted November 13, 2020 One of the only deaths on here that I'm pleased about. at least some good news for 2020. I also get genuinely angry when I think that when he was ill he could be taking up resources in hospital that could be used for good decent people. RIP to all the people he murdered, thoughts with those who he severely injured and to their families whose lives he destroyed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Quantick 0 Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, msc said: Correct me if I'm wrong but that segment was written/co-written by "Friend of the Forum" David "Davey" Quantick too, no? Possibly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 13, 2020 Maybe 2020 and Covid_19 isn't so bad after all. And on Friday 13th too! I rarely welcome someone's death but I'm from Bradford and grew up in the 70s. The horror and terror women had, the posters of missing/murdered women in shop windows, having to accompany my mother when she walked to the doctors on an evening because she couldn't walk on her own and couldn't risk getting a taxi or ask customers/friends from the pub we lived in because they could have been 'him', is not easy to forget. I hope he suffered in his final moments. May he rot in hell. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted November 13, 2020 The best book I have ever read was Sutcliffe's biography "Somebody's Husband, Somebody's Son" by Gordon Burn. Highly recommended, the author delves right back into his parents and grandparents past to try to understand his true motives, as well as considering his relationship with his wife Sonia. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Perfect Passing said: The best book I have ever read was Sutcliffe's biography "Somebody's Husband, Somebody's Son" by Gordon Burn. Highly recommended, the author delves right back into his parents and grandparents past to try to understand his true motives, as well as considering his relationship with his wife Sonia. Totally agree - just dug out my hardback, which I never threw away, for a re-read soonish. Coincidentally I'm finally working my way through Happy Like Murderers, same author tackles the fun and games enjoyed by Fred and Rose at 25 Cromwell Road. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,762 Posted November 13, 2020 FINALLY! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 For anyone not currently in possession of a bus pass, the BBC has provided a helpful summary. You might call it a greatest hits (heh heh) Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-54894311 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Totally agree - just dug out my hardback, which I never threw away, for a re-read soonish. Coincidentally I'm finally working my way through Happy Like Murderers, same author tackles the fun and games enjoyed by Fred and Rose at 25 Cromwell Road. Another cracking read. Both books made me feel really glum after reading though, due to the subject matter. The research collated from Sutcliffe's family, I found very interesting, giving us their reaction 'their Pete' being the most wanted man in Britain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, Perfect Passing said: Another cracking read. Both books made me feel really glum after reading though, due to the subject matter. The research collated from Sutcliffe's family, I found very interesting, giving us their reaction 'their Pete' being the most wanted man in Britain. Yeah, and what a waste given the comments his dad made about his potential as a footballer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted November 13, 2020 The problem with a replacement #50 now is that we don't really have a big name life imprisonment option to go for. Robert Maudsley only killed nonces, Arthur Hutchinson's crimes were horrific but it was a one-off and he's not really got the stardom, having a thread dedicated to Jeremy Bamber is dangerous as he has a weirdly well-organised fan club online who swarm to defend him at any opportunity... Bypassing them and we're already up to your Rose Wests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted November 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: The problem with a replacement #50 now is that we don't really have a big name life imprisonment option to go for. Robert Maudsley only killed nonces, Arthur Hutchinson's crimes were horrific but it was a one-off and he's not really got the stardom, having a thread dedicated to Jeremy Bamber is dangerous as he has a weirdly well-organised fan club online who swarm to defend him at any opportunity... Bypassing them and we're already up to your Rose Wests. I have two suggestions for the number 50 slot till they go. and Ozzy because he is the last survivor of the first list. Gudrun Ure because she is sort of the female equivalent of Clive Dunn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted November 13, 2020 Good riddance to the cunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Totally agree - just dug out my hardback, which I never threw away, for a re-read soonish. Coincidentally I'm finally working my way through Happy Like Murderers, same author tackles the fun and games enjoyed by Fred and Rose at 25 Cromwell Road. Ok you and perfect passing have both intrigued me to get this book. I'll look on Amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, the_engineer said: Ok you and perfect passing have both intrigued me to get this book. I'll look on Amazon. Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Somebodys-Husband-Son-Yorkshire-Ripper/dp/0571222838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DY8T3EQEP5K9&dchild=1&keywords=somebodys+husband+somebodys+son&qid=1605276328&s=books&sprefix=somebody's+hus%2Caps%2C147&sr=1-1 I mean, we could always - like - start a book club hereabouts, or summat! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted November 13, 2020 43 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: The problem with a replacement #50 now is that we don't really have a big name life imprisonment option to go for. Robert Maudsley only killed nonces, Arthur Hutchinson's crimes were horrific but it was a one-off and he's not really got the stardom, having a thread dedicated to Jeremy Bamber is dangerous as he has a weirdly well-organised fan club online who swarm to defend him at any opportunity... Bypassing them and we're already up to your Rose Wests. Rose West would be my favoured choice for #50. Not sure how close to death she is though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, Perfect Passing said: Rose West would be my favoured choice for #50. Not sure how close to death she is though. Nowhere near close enough IMHO Peter Tobin on the other hand... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 579 Posted November 13, 2020 He fucking deserved it, let's be honest with ourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 579 Posted November 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Somebodys-Husband-Son-Yorkshire-Ripper/dp/0571222838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DY8T3EQEP5K9&dchild=1&keywords=somebodys+husband+somebodys+son&qid=1605276328&s=books&sprefix=somebody's+hus%2Caps%2C147&sr=1-1 I mean, we could always - like - start a book club hereabouts, or summat! Isn't there already a thread for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, Dying Probably said: Isn't there already a thread for that? Yeah, a read any good books lately thread. I was thinking more a little club, Zoom connection, few biscuits on hand and a culturally enlightening discussion on the symbolic and creative value of challenging literary works I'll start by inviting Deathray! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 579 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: deleted Edited November 13, 2020 by Dying Probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Perfect Passing said: Posted 6 minutes ago Sutcliffe was a bit of a risky pick.Was not a cert by any means. I think 37.59% of the 17th death poll, would suggest otherwise. Could that be a record for the the most voted for, to drop next? Pretty sure Ginger Baker and Errol Christie had more when it was obvious they were going to die soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
