Huge Jack the Ripper Breakthrough as New DNA Evidence Names Likely Killer
New DNA evidence suggests Aaron Kosminski may be Jack the Ripper, prompting calls for a new inquest into the infamous murders
Jack the Ripper, Aaron Kosminski, Catherine Eddowes, London, DNA Evidence
London: The descendants of Jack the Ripper’s victims are pushing for a new inquest after some intriguing DNA evidence has come to light. This could finally shed some light on one of history’s most infamous unsolved cases.
They’re rallying behind a legal push to reopen the investigation into Catherine Eddowes’ death, suggesting that Aaron Kosminski might be the killer. This guy was a Polish barber who came to the UK in the 1880s and was actually a suspect back when the murders happened in Whitechapel.
Kosminski was born in 1865, making him just a young man during the time of the murders. He had a tough childhood, losing his dad when he was just eight. Even though he was a suspect, the police didn’t have enough evidence to arrest him, but now things are looking different.
A bloodstained shawl found on Eddowes’ body, which was bought at auction in 2007, has DNA from both her and Kosminski. This new evidence is making waves, especially since it hints at Kosminski’s ties to the Freemasons, which might have played a role in his actions and kept him safe from the law.
Russell Edwards, the author who bought the shawl, is now working with a legal team to push for an inquest. He believes there’s enough new evidence for a coroner to take a fresh look at what happened.
Descendants of both Eddowes and Kosminski are on board with this campaign. They want to finally reveal the true identity of the killer and seek justice for the victims. Eddowes was one of five women murdered, alongside Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Mary Jane Kelly.
Karen Miller, Eddowes’ great-granddaughter, even provided her DNA, which matched the blood on the shawl. She expressed how important it is to finally have justice for the victims, saying it’s time to focus on the real names behind the crimes.
Kosminski’s family is also supportive. His great-niece, Amanda Poulos, is eager to uncover the truth. The original inquest back in 1888 returned a verdict of ‘wilful murder,’ but the killer was still on the loose.
For any new inquest to happen, the Attorney General has to give the green light. A couple of years ago, the then Attorney General turned down a request, saying there wasn’t enough new evidence. But some legal experts think that sets a bad example for reopening cases involving violent deaths.
Kosminski was never caught and ended up in an asylum after a mental breakdown. He passed away in 1919. It’s a tangled web of history, and many are hoping this new evidence will finally bring some closure.