Burton was among those attending the vigil on Howard's mainyard Monday under stormy conditions to mourn for the victims and show support for the families affected by the shootings.
In another twist, Warlow didn't want to lead the series with well-known Scotland Yard Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline, often the main character in other Ripper stories.
But apparently life in the prison, which is beautifully preserved, with its well-manicured yard under large monkeypod trees just off the main drag, was not all bad.