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, UK
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 be a big step in solving one of history’s most famous mysteries.
They’re rallying behind a legal push to reopen the case of Catherine Eddowes, one of the Ripper’s victims. Recent findings suggest that Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber, might be the infamous killer.
Kosminski was a suspect back in the day when the murders happened in Whitechapel, London, in 1888. He was just in his early twenties at the time, having moved to the UK in the 1880s.
He had a tough childhood, losing his father when he was just eight. Despite being a suspect, he was never arrested due to lack of evidence. 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 could change everything.
Russell Edwards, the author who bought the shawl, has also uncovered links between Kosminski and the Freemasons, which might explain why he evaded capture and ended up in an asylum instead.
Edwards is now working with a legal team to push for an inquest, arguing that there’s enough new evidence for a coroner to take a fresh look at the case.
The descendants of both Eddowes and Kosminski are on board, wanting to finally reveal the true identity of the killer and seek justice for the victims.
Other victims included Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, and Mary Jane Kelly. Karen Miller, Eddowes’ great-granddaughter, even provided DNA that matched the blood on the shawl.
She expressed how important it is to finally name the killer legally, saying it would mean a lot to her family and others affected by the case.
Kosminski’s family is also supportive of the new inquest. His great-niece, Amanda Poulos, is eager to uncover the truth.
When the original inquest took place in 1888, they returned a verdict of ‘wilful murder,’ but the police were still on the hunt for the killer.
For any new inquest to happen, the Attorney General has to give the green light. A couple of years back, the then Attorney General, Sir Michael Ellis, denied the request, saying there wasn’t enough new evidence.
However, barrister Dr. Tim Sampson argued that this sets a bad precedent for reopening inquests into violent deaths, especially those of women.
Kosminski was never caught and ended up in an asylum after a mental breakdown. He passed away in 1919, leaving many questions unanswered.