Mary Ann Nichols
Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols (née Walker; 26 August 1845 – 31 August 1888) was one of the Whitechapel murder victims. Her death has been attributed to the notorious unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper, who is believed to have killed and mutilated five women in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to early November 1888.
| The canonical five Jack the Ripper victims |
|---|
| Mary Ann Nichols |
| Annie Chapman |
| Elizabeth Stride |
| Catherine Eddowes |
| Mary Jane Kelly |
Read more about Mary Ann Nichols: Life and Background, Last Hours and Death, Inquest, Funeral, Fictional Portrayals
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