The notorious Victorian era serial killer Jack the Ripper's identity may have been discovered after 130 years due to new DNA evidence

We might finally know the identity of the notorious killer, Jack the Ripper, and we might even have a DNA result for reference. Over 130 years after his gruesome murders in East London, England, the descendants of his victims are looking to unmask the identity of the serial killer popularly known as Jack the Ripper.

For 136 years the identity of serial Killer Jack the Ripper has eluded everyone – but now – forensic scientist Russell Edwards has claimed to have found the culprit. He was also suggested as a suspect in Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries volume four.

A historian says he has DNA evidence proving the identity of Jack the Ripper. The infamous serial killer murdered five women in London in 1888, sending shockwaves around the world. A historian claims he has identified the infamous serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.

Horton’s 2024 book, “One-Armed Jack,” leans into old-fashioned detective work, rather than genetic evidence. She says Hyams had a disability from a broken elbow and a shuffling gait that corresponded with eyewitness descriptions of Jack the Ripper.

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Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer that preyed on women in London between 1888 to 1891, has DNA evidence found that could prove the killer's identity. Historian Russell Edwards joins KCAL News Mornings to explain how he believes he found the answer.