In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists from the University of Leeds have announced that they have identified the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper through DNA analysis of a preserved shawl belonging to one of his victims. The victim, Catherine Eddowes, was murdered in 1888. The shawl’s DNA was matched to living descendants of Aaron Kosminski, a Polish immigrant and barber who was long suspected to be the Ripper. The analysis underscores a new era of forensic science, with Professor Jari Louhelainen stating that this ‘ends the speculation’ surrounding the case. Family members of Eddowes have also spoken out, with her great-great-grandson, who wishes to remain anonymous, fervently demanding that the remains of Eddowes be properly honored and recognized. Kosminski was known to have been confined to an asylum for the last few years of his life, which many have speculated could have contributed to his evasion of justice. This revelation brings closure to a mystery that has haunted London for over a century, with researcher and assistant professor of criminology, Dr. David Wilson, noting how this historical figure remains ‘a fascination and a curse,’ reflecting wider societal fears of that time. The new understanding not only sheds light on the case but raises further questions about forensic methods applied in historical investigations. In total, five women are confirmed as victims of Jack the Ripper, known as the ‘canonical five.’
Jack the Ripper’s Identity Revealed Through DNA Analysis
