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Did you hear? he asked. They found another body around nine this morning. It's the Ripper, definitely. Good morning, I replied. Morning. Listen to this. The second victim.
Maureen Johnson
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Maureen Johnson
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: February 16
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