Jack the Ripper – New DNA Breakthrough!

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(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a stunning development, DNA evidence may finally unmask the notorious Jack the Ripper by potentially identifying Polish barber Aaron Kosminski as the killer.

This breakthrough not only sheds light on one of history’s most infamous cold cases but also exposes how modern science can unravel century-old mysteries.

The Jack the Ripper saga, which has captivated the public for over 130 years, centers around the brutal murders of at least five women in London’s East End in 1888.

Known as the “Canonical Five,” these victims include Elizabeth Stride, Mary Jane Kelly, Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman and Catherine Eddowes.

For decades, countless theories and suspects have been proposed, but the killer’s identity remained elusive until now.

At the heart of this breakthrough is author and researcher Russell Edwards, who obtained a shawl belonging to victim Catherine Eddowes in 2007.

This key piece of evidence underwent thorough DNA analysis, revealing seminal fluid linked to Aaron Kosminski and a match between blood on the shawl and Eddowes’ descendants.

In his book “Naming Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Reveal,” Edwards claims to have conclusively identified Kosminski as the Ripper.

However, some experts dispute these findings, citing possible contamination and scientific errors.

The families of Jack the Ripper’s victims are now seeking a new inquest following this DNA breakthrough.

Karen Miller, a descendant of Catherine Eddowes, who provided DNA matching the blood on the shawl, expressed her desire for justice:

“The name Jack the Ripper has become sensationalised, it has gone down in history as this famous character. It has all been about him, this iconic name, but people have forgotten about the victims who did not have justice at the time. What about the real name of the person who did this?

“Having the real person legally named in a court which can consider all the evidence would be a form of justice for the victims. 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.”

Interestingly, even Kosminski’s descendants support the effort to reveal the truth.

Amanda Poulos, a descendant of Kosminski, stated, “I’m more than happy to finally establish what really happened.”

The original inquest in 1888 concluded with a verdict of “wilful murder,” but failed to identify the killer.

Now, with new evidence at hand, the Attorney General’s permission is required for a fresh inquest.

Previous requests were denied due to insufficient new evidence, but barrister Dr. Tim Sampson argues that this DNA breakthrough warrants a new investigation.

Edwards has also uncovered potential links between Kosminski and the Freemasons, suggesting a possible cover-up that protected him from arrest.

Kosminski was never arrested for the Ripper murders. Instead, he was committed to an asylum in 1890 after a suspected schizophrenic breakdown, where he died 28 years later.

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