Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Who was Jack the Ripper?
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Aaron Kosminski

This position names Aaron Kosminski as Jack the Ripper. It points to his being a prime suspect of contemporary police inspectors, and to later DNA analysis of a shawl said to belong to the Ripper's fourth victim, which proponents argue ties Kosminski to the crimes.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. DNA linked Kosminski to the Ripper's fourth victim
    Mitochondrial DNA found on a shawl belonging to Cathering Eddowes was a match for Aaron Kosminski.