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Seweryn Antonowicz Kłosowski (14 December 1865 – 7 April 1903), better known under his pseudonym George Chapman, was a Victorian era Polish serial killer known as the Borough Poisoner. Born in Congress Poland, Chapman moved to England as an adult, where he committed his crimes.
George Chapman (December 14, 1865 - April 7, 1903) was the English name taken by serial killer Seweryn Antonowicz Kłosowski. He was originally from Poland but later relocated to England, where he committed his crimes.
Chapman was arrested when Maud's body was found to contain a lethal amount of antimony. His other two wives were exhumed and found remarkably preserved from the amount of antimony in their bodies. While Chapman was charged with three murders, he was convicted only of Maud's. He was hanged on April 7, 1903.
The story told by Chapman's wife of the attempt to murder her with a long knife while in America is not to be ignored. Other striking similarities arise among the personal characteristics of Chapman and those most believe the Ripper must have had.
May 20, 2024 · Chapman was arrested, found guilty of murder and was executed on 7th April 1903. Following his conviction there were suggestions in the press that he might also have been responsible for the Whitechapel Murders.
George Chapman. A Polish immigrant who changed his name from Severin Klosowski. Chapman, who had previously poisoned his wife, was arrested and charged by Frederick Abberline, who was in charge...
After the investigations had been completed and the case against Chapman was fully established, the police authorities entertained a strong idea that some sinister connection existed between the Borough poisoner and the mysterious murderer of Whitechapel, popularly known as Jack-the-Ripper.
