'Compiler' - Hey I'm from Jack the Rippers country not France! Thank you for that comprehensive reply. I now know who Landru is. Compared to him the Ripper seems quite tame. Next time my neice calls round I will show her your post and the attached link. She is always reading books about seriel killers. I hope I can resist the temptation of putting a man with a beard next to the cabinet - but somehow I doubt it! Thanks again.