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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
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