Jack the Ripper Identity may be confirmed after 130 years

Researchers and descendants of Jack the RipperThe victims finally seek to unmask the notorious killer.

More than 130 years after the serial killer has committed many horrible murders in poor areas of eastern London, England, descendants of his victims and researchers from Jack The Ripper, whose Russell Edwardscall an investigation to officially hold Aaron Kosminski Legally responsible for crimes.

Kosminski, a Polish immigrant who died in 1919, was a main suspect in the five murders – which took place in 1988 – but was never charged in the case. As for the way Kosminski is re-linked to crimes a century later? DNA found on a shawl recovered from the crime scene from one of the killer’s victims, Catherine Eddowescorresponds to a DNA sample provided by one of Kosminski’s living parents, according to the results published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences in 2019.

“It is very difficult to put into words the exaltation that I felt when I saw the match at 100% DNA,” said Edwards, whose research has led to the results, said The sun In an interview published on January 31. “This brings closure and a form of justice for descendants.”