Search for Relatives of Women Killed in Historic Jigsaw Murders
The University of Edinburgh has initiated a search for the families of Isabella Ruxton and Mary Rogerson, whose remains were rediscovered in the university’s archives. The women were victims of the infamous Jigsaw Murders from 1935, which marked significant advancements in forensic science. The university is reaching out to relatives to see if they wish for the remains to be returned for proper burial, reflecting on the ethical complexities surrounding the case and its historical impact on criminal investigations.