Martha Tabram
Martha Tabram (née White; 10 May 1849 – 7 August 1888) was an English woman killed in a spate of violent murders in and around the Whitechapel district of East London between 1888 and 1891. She may have been the first victim of the unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper.
Martha Tabram | |
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Mortuary photograph of Martha Tabram | |
| Born | Martha White 10 May 1849 |
| Died | 7 August 1888 (aged 39) Whitechapel, London, England |
| Cause of death | Multiple stab wounds to the body, including vital organs such as the heart |
| Body discovered | George Yard, Whitechapel 51.5128°N 0.0855°W |
| Occupation | Prostitute |
| Known for | Victim of the Whitechapel murders |
| Spouse |
Henry Tabram (m. 1869) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Charles Samuel White Elisabeth White (née Dowsett) |
Although not one of the canonical five Ripper victims whom historians have broadly acknowledged, she is considered the next most likely candidate.
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