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|title=Martha Tabram - Whitechapel Murders 1888
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|keywords=martha tabram, martha, tabram, jack the ripper, london, whitechapel, murders, whitechapel murders, 1888, east end, dear boss
|description=Martha Tabram was brutally murdered in the early hours of 7th August 1888. Her murder was one of the many Whitechapel Murders
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[[File:Martha-Tabrem-310.jpg|300px||right|Martha Tabram - Jack the Ripper Victim?]]
Due to Martha’s heavy drinking Henry left her in 1875.
After she was separated from Henry Martha had an on-off relationship with carpenter [http://crimehub.co.uk/index.php?title=Henry_Turner Henry Turner], which lasted around twelve years.
== Post-Mortem ==
== The Inquest ==
'''On 9th August 1888''' [http://crimehub.co.uk/index.php?title=George_Collier George Collier], the deputy coroner, opened the proceedings at Martha Tabram's inquest, which was held in the library of the Working Lads’ Institute, Whitechapel Road.
At the opening of the inquest Martha still hadn't been identified. Different witnesses had provided different names.
George Collier is reported to have said: ‘It was one of the most dreadful murders anyone could imagine. The man must have been a perfect savage to inflict such a number of wounds on a defenceless woman in such a way'.
'''On 23rd August 1888''' George Collier reopened the inquest at the Working Lads’ Institute. The public were allowed into the building on this occasion.
The victim was formally identified as Martha Tabram. The inquest heard an in-depth account of Martha's character and history, as well as the circumstances surrounding her death. The only important witness was Mary Connelly ("Pearly Poll"), who was wrapped in an old green shawl and speaking in a low, husky voice. The inquest heard her account of the Bank Holiday night out in Whitechapel with Martha and the two soldiers.
The inquest was then brought to an end.
=== The Verdict ===
The jurors returned a unanimous verdict of '''wilful murder against some person or persons unknown'''. Martha’s death was registered two days later.
== Conclusion ==
Martha's murderer was never identified. There's no solid proof pointing to any of the soldiers involved in the case.
Many Ripper experts believe a soldier was involved in Martha's murder. This is partly why Martha is not considered to be one of Jack The Ripper's victims.
