Definition: Someone who studies Jack the Ripper and the associated mysteries; this study is often called Ripperology.
Also Known As: Ripporean
Examples: Steve has more than a passing interest in the Ripper case, he's a Ripperologist!
Ripperologist
By Robert Wilde, About.com
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