Discover a chilling piece of criminal history with this collection of five signed letters from Peter Sutcliffe, famously known as The Yorkshire Ripper. These letters, signed by Sutcliffe as "P. Wm. Sutcliffe," are addressed to his trustee in bankruptcy and shed light on his financial struggles and court-ordered compensation to his victims.
The correspondence, dating from January to February 1988, includes two typed and two handwritten letters discussing Sutcliffe's bankruptcy discharge and his discontent with financial penalties. A Times newspaper clipping from December 18, 1986, related to a legal dispute involving Sutcliffe's wife, Sonia, and the attempted forced sale of their home, is also part of this intriguing collection.
Penned from Broadmoor Hospital, where Sutcliffe was incarcerated after being convicted of murdering 13 women and attempting to murder 7 others between 1975 and 1980, these letters provide a rare insight into the mind of a notorious serial killer.
The provenance of this collection is particularly noteworthy, being consigned by the family of Roy Garthwaite, the trustee to whom the letters were addressed. All documents are original, with Sutcliffe's signature gracing the typed letters, adding a chilling authenticity to this macabre piece of history. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of true crime memorabilia with a connection to one of the UK's most infamous criminals, available at Duggleby Auctioneers.