Christmas styled greeting card from the deceased England Yorkshire Ripper.
This auction is for a card from deceased United Kingdom serial killer Peter William Sutcliffe (6/2/1946 – 11/13/2020), also known as the Yorkshire Ripper. Between 1975 and 1980, Peter Sutcliffe murdered 13 women and attempted to murder seven others. His used a knife or hammer to kill his victims, hence the moniker given to him by the press. He was arrested on 1/2/1981 and subsequently confessed, citing he was on a mission from God to kill prostitutes, although not all of Peter Sutcliffe's victims were. He would be sentenced to multiple life terms. After his conviction he opted to change his name to Peter William Coonan, Coonan being his mother's maiden name. During his incarceration Peter Sutcliffe has bounced back and forth between psychiatric facilities and prison. In 2011, after a failed appeal motion, it was decided that Peter Sutcliffe should never be released from custody. Peter Sutcliffe died of coronavirus on 11/13/2020. He was 74.
ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Christmas card is dated, "For Xmas 2013," with a handwritten inscription, signed, "Peter C." There are two Christmas ornament stickers affixed to the inside of the card. The original mailing envelope is postmarked 12/4/2013. There is no return address for Sutcliffe written on the envelope. The card and envelope come inside a protective magazine sleeve with an acid free board and have been stored flat. Message me with any questions you might have. Thanks for having a look-see.