Shark Arm Murders
In which country did the Shark Arm Murder occur?
Australia
What was the name of the area in London where Jack the Ripper killed his victims?
Whitechapel
In what year did the murders take place?
Bonus 100 points for the exact day.
1994
Bonus: June 12th 1994
Locusta of Gaul was infamous for committing murder through which method?
Poisoning
The Jack the Ripper murders took place in which century?
19th Century
Who did the arm belong to?
James "Jimmy" Smith
How many victims is Jack the Ripper believed to have killed?
Five
OJ Simpson was famously tried for the murder of which two individuals? (first and last names)
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
Name two of Locusta of Gaul's most notable clients.
Claudius and Brittannicus
Identify three victims of Jack the Ripper (first and last names)
1. Mary Ann Nicholas
2. Annie Chapman
3. Elizabeth Stride
4. Catherine Eddowes
5. Mary Jane Kelly
Why was the shark brought to the aquarium?
The Great Depression and the aquarium wanted to bring in customers.
Who has recently been identified as being a 100% DNA match to Jack the Ripper?
Aaron Kosminski
List three pieces of evidence that linked OJ Simspon to the murders.
List the THREE things that Nero rewarded Locusta with after killing his brother.
1. He gave her land
2. He forgave all of her crimes.
3. He let her start a school to teach other how to make poisons.
When was the "Dear Boss" letter sent to the police?
September 27, 1888
What type of shark was it?
A tiger shark
What name is used to refer to the five victims of Jack the Ripper?
The Canonical Five
What was the defence team’s famous slogan about this evidence?
"If it doesn't fit, you must acquit"
How did Locusta of Gaul poison Nero's brother?
She poisoned the cold water used to cool Brritannicus's wine, bypassing the food tester.
What was the date that the shark vomited the human arm up?
ANZAC Day (25th April, 1935)
Who was Reginald Holmes?
Respectable boatbuilder and drug smuggler. He was the one that tried to kill himself on the boat and then later said he Brady killed Smith. Before the inquest, he was found dead in his car.
Which event, occurring on September 30 in Whitechapel, is commonly referred to as the "Double Event"?
The murder of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes. Stride was found first, possibly interrupted before mutilation, and then Eddowes was killed nearby shortly after extremely mutilated.
What was TWO theories as to why the glove didn't fit OJ Simpson's hand?
100 points bonus: A soaked glove that dries naturally can lose around ____ % of its size.
Shrinking Leather – Once drenched in blood and left to freeze and thaw, the gloves may have shrunk. A soaked glove that dries naturally can lose around 15% of its size.
Swollen Hands – If Simpson had missed his arthritis anti-inflammatory medication, his hands could have been swollen. However, his doctor confirmed he had taken his medication.
Latex Gloves Underneath – For evidence preservation, Simpson was required to try them on over latex gloves, which made them feel tighter.
Wrong Size – Some argued the gloves were already too small for him, even before the murders.
What was the name of the Emperor was arrested and executed Locusta?
In which year did O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown marry, and in which year did they divorce?
Married in 1985 and divorced in 1992.