He served as the head of the London Metropolitan Police during the period of the Jack the Ripper Murders.
- Godfrey Lushington
- Sir Charles Warren
- James Monro
- Sir Edmund Henderson
Answer
The correct answer is B) Sir Charles Warren.
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