Imagine being able to crack the code on one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in history.
Russell Edwards, a determined researcher, claims to have done just that, using DNA evidence to identify the notorious Jack the Ripper.
The revelation has sparked a heated debate about the need for an official inquest into the brutal murders that took place in London over a century ago.
A 100% DNA Match: The Key to Unlocking the Mystery
Edwards says he has obtained a “100 per cent DNA match” that links the killer to Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber who emigrated to London.
This breakthrough was made possible by DNA extracted from a bloodstained shawl found on the body of Catherine Eddowes, one of the Ripper’s victims, in 1888.
Edwards purchased the historic shawl at an auction in 2007 and worked with genealogists to track down a living relative of Kosminski, who agreed to provide DNA for comparison testing.
A Sense of Closure and Justice
The DNA analysis revealed matches for both the victim and Kosminski on the shawl.
Edwards described the moment he saw the results as “very difficult to put into words” and said it brought a sense of “elation” and “closure” for the descendants of the victims.
He added, “This brings closure and it’s a form of justice for the descendants.”
Karen Miller, whose ancestor Catherine Eddowes was one of the Ripper’s victims, is leading the calls for an official inquest to legally name the killer.
Miller said, “We have got the proof, now we need this inquest to legally name the killer… It would mean a lot to me, to my family, to a lot of people to finally have this crime solved.”
The Campaign for Justice
Edwards has hired legal representatives to pursue an inquest into the historic murders.
The campaign seeks to have a coroner examine new evidence about the circumstances of the deaths and determine responsibility.
Descendants of both Catherine Eddowes and Aaron Kosminski have backed the legal effort, believing it’s time to officially unmask the true killer and secure justice for the women who were murdered.
The Ripper’s Reign of Terror
The Ripper’s brutal murders claimed the lives of Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Mary Jane Kelly, and Catherine Eddowes.
The case has become one of the most enduring mysteries in history, with the killer’s true identity remaining a topic of speculation for over a century.
The DNA breakthrough and potential inquest could finally provide official recognition of Kosminski as the perpetrator of these heinous crimes, bringing closure to the families of the victims and shedding new light on one of the darkest periods in London’s history.