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As Openshaw was frequently mentioned in press reports at the time in connection with the kidney and From Hell letter, his name became known widely among the general public. On 29 October 1888 he received a letter through the post addressed to 'Dr Openshaw, Pathological curator, London Hospital, Whitechapel ' and postmarked 'LONDON E', 'OC29 88'.
The "From Hell" letter is written with a much lower level of literacy than other letters purporting to be from the murderer, in that this letter features numerous errors in spelling and grammar. Scholars have debated whether this is a deliberate misdirection, as the author observed the silent k in "knif[e]" and h in "whil[e]".
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In October 1888 Lusk came to believe that his house was being watched by a sinister bearded man, and requested police protection. He received a small package in the evening mail at his home, 1 Alderney Road, Mile End. On opening the package he found a letter addressed to himself, inside which was half a human kidney. The letter read: "From hell ...
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"From Hell" also seems to have originated from this letter, but isn't credited as such in any material I've come across.24.99.161.15 14:58, 19 February 2009 (UTC)Porter "Catch me if you can" as a phrase did not originate with this letter. The term from hell didn't either. DreamGuy 23:24, 20 February 2009 (UTC)