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Carrie Brown
Status
Unsolved
Type
Homicide
Date
April 24, 1891
Location
New York City, New York
Victim Age
56
Gender
Female
Carrie Brown, a prostitute known as 'Old Shakespeare,' was found murdered and mutilated in her New York City hotel room. She was initially suspected as a Jack the Ripper copycat victim but the timing didn't align. Ameer Ben Ali was convicted but pardoned after 11 years. The actual killer was never conclusively identified.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
April 24, 1891, East River Hotel, New York City
Timeline
Last Known Information
April 24, 1891, East River Hotel, New York City
Date of Incident
April 24, 1891
Current Status
Unsolved — the case remains open
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