UM-Bot Posted December 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2014 http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/images/newsitems/hauntedhouse.jpg Paul Dale Roberts: Before I was even a ghosthunter, I was doing investigations on my own. In 1994, I went to London, England and went to the sites where the infamous Spring-heeled Jack frequented. If you don't know who Spring-heeled Jack is, let me tell you. Spring-heeled Jack was first sighted by witnesses in 1837. He was described as a monster that was able to leap incredibly high. He could leap from rooftop to rooftop or cemetery fences that were 12 feet high. He was seen all around London and other small towns nearby such as Liverpool. He had clawed hands, eyes that were bright flaming red and witnesses said that blue and white flames would at times come out of his mouth. Some witnesses said he spoke perfect English and at times wore a helmet. When looking at his face, his face appeared as 'devilish'. He was truly a frightening creature to look at. His clothes were described as white oil skin and tight fitting. Some witnesses say he wore a cloak.View: Full Article 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_kenshin Posted December 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm familiar with his legend however it sounds just like one or more men that took advantage of surprise to sexually assault women while in disguise. However based on the era the guy responsible would be long dead today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skithia Posted January 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 7, 2015 "small towns nearby such as Liverpool" - really? Finding that in the first paragraph made me think the whole article is written by someone not very good at research. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare256 Posted January 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I remember reading about this some thirty years ago. The speculation at the time was that Spring-heeled Jack was a time traveler. Thirty years ago there was no mention of "devilish looks", only the wearing of a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashyne Posted January 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) It's just a pervert. Edited January 18, 2015 by Ashyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntyseptic Posted January 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) "small towns nearby such as Liverpool" - really? Finding that in the first paragraph made me think the whole article is written by someone not very good at research. Was thinking the same myself, If he really was seen in Liverpool or that far afield it must have been a copycat. Edited January 24, 2015 by Auntyseptic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntyseptic Posted January 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2015 It's just a pervert. A fire breathing pervert, We all know one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skep B Posted January 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2015 With a little trickery you could make yourself appear to breathe fire. Flash paper for instance, held at the right place would give that appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfeo Posted February 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Cool, obscure character. With spring-heel in his name make sense he would be a pretty good jumper. Spring heels at 1:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaded_UK Posted March 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Appalling research! Totally agree with Skithia - to say Liverpool was a "small, nearby town" just demonstrates the ignorance and embarrassing amateurism of the writer. Liverpool is over 220 miles from London and at the time of Spring Heeled Jack was a rapidly growing industrial hub, hugely important in the continued growth and dominance of the British Empire, with around 200,000 registered residents - the actual number would be far in excess of this figure. Just because England is a geographically small country you clearly know very little about, doesn't mean you can just make things up as you write - not if you want any credibility at least.... Edited March 9, 2015 by Jaded_UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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