Camilla Jessen
Five women were murdered with brutal precision in 1888 and the case was never solved. But now there may be a breakthrough.
More than 130 years after the brutal murders in London’s Whitechapel district, researchers claim they may have identified the infamous serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.
The case, which has remained unsolved since 1888, saw the deaths of at least five women under horrific circumstances.
The Whitechapel Murders
Between August and November 1888, five women—Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly—were killed in London’s East End.
The murders were notorious for their brutality, with several victims having internal organs removed.
A Shawl With a Story
In 2007, Russell Edwards, a researcher, purchased a shawl reportedly found near Catherine Eddowes’ body.
The shawl contained traces of blood and semen, which Edwards claims have now been tested using modern DNA techniques.
DNA Match Points to Suspect
Edwards asserts that there is a 100 percent DNA match between the biological material on the shawl and a descendant of Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber who lived in London and was a prime suspect at the time of the murders.
If accurate, this would link Kosminski definitively to one of the Ripper’s victims.
Alternative Theories
Not all experts agree with this conclusion.
Some suggest that the killer may have been a woman—possibly a midwife familiar with anatomy who could move freely at night.
Evidence cited for this theory includes small buttons from a woman’s boot allegedly found at one crime scene.
A Letter with a Kidney
Additionally, a letter sent to George Lusk, containing a halved kidney and saliva, has recently been reexamined with DNA technology.
This was reported by Ladbible.
Some findings suggest genetic clues that could point to a female suspect, though these remain inconclusive.
Legal Review and Controversy
Despite Edwards’ DNA findings, Jack the Ripper has not been officially named.
A new inquest into Catherine Eddowes’ death is currently under legal review, with consent from the descendants of both Eddowes and Kosminski.
Critics, including forensic pathologist Walther Parson, argue that transparency is essential.
“Otherwise the reader cannot judge the result,” he said, pointing out that the DNA sequences have not been made publicly available.
The Enduring Mystery
While Edwards’ research offers a potentially groundbreaking lead, the Ripper case continues to attract debate and scrutiny.
With conflicting evidence and theories still in play, the true identity of Jack the Ripper may remain a topic of speculation, even as DNA technology advances.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
