Francis Tumblety
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Francis Tumblety has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2021 on LEMMiNO. An American quack doctor arrested in London in 1888 and later fled; discussed as a plausible-but-problematic suspect due to rumor-laden claims and weak evidentiary grounding.
Named suspect (referred to as 'Tumble Tea/Charles Tumble/Francis Tumble').
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2021 on LEMMiNO |
| Role | Self-styled physician / 'Indian Herb Doctor' (quack doctor) |
| Affiliation | United States (based); present in London during 1888 |
How do different shows talk about Francis Tumblety?
2 shows discussed Francis Tumblety in these episodes.
- LEMMiNO — 1 episode
A completely different suspect who still falls into the same category is Francis Tumblety.
The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper - The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Who talks about Francis Tumblety on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Francis Tumblety; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper on LEMMiNO (Sep 2021)
- Who Actually Was Jack The Ripper? on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Francis Tumblety mentioned alongside?
Francis Tumblety is most often mentioned alongside Elizabeth Line, Fast Eddie and Montague Druitt.
Mentioned together: Elizabeth Line, Fast Eddie, Montague Druitt, George Chapman, East London Railway, District Railway, District line, Barber's Horse Slaughterhouse, Winthrop Street, James Mumford