"The medical examiners involved in the case were very much at odds over that aspect. Three of them though he demonstrated some anatomical knowledge, while two were of the opinion that the Ripper showed no more anatomical knowledge than that which could be expected from a professional butcher. And since Eddy was a member of the upper class, it was expected that he'd know how to disembowel a deer," Holmes explains. "Because Clayborn, it was at this time of year that the murders took place. Early fall of 1888."* He shakes his head. "I failed them utterly," he murmurs. "And all of London was in a frenzy of terror. Ask Dumbledore if he remembers. He was only a child, so he probably doesn't know any of the particulars, but fear? Fear is something everyone recalls." He broods for a bit longer.
Pulling himself together with an effort, Holmes sits up. "My apologies Clayborn. You didn't come here to listen to me rant. You mentioned Winky. Is she here? May I meet her?" His eyes gleam, but now they gleam with interest, instead of with the feverish glow of obsession.
Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were killed on Sept. 30, 1888.