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Jack the Ripper and the case of the missing DNA evidence


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 7:02 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

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The article from MSN discusses the enduring mystery of Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer who terrorized London's Whitechapel district in 1888. Despite numerous theories and suspects over the years, the identity of Jack the Ripper remains unknown. The piece highlights a significant aspect of the investigation: the missing DNA evidence. In 2007, DNA testing was conducted on a shawl believed to be from one of the victims, Catherine Eddowes, which allegedly pointed to Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber, as the killer. However, this evidence has been met with skepticism due to issues with the chain of custody of the shawl, the reliability of the DNA testing, and the fact that the shawl's provenance is not well-documented. The article explores how the absence of conclusive DNA evidence continues to fuel speculation and debate, with some experts arguing that the DNA results are not definitive enough to solve the case. It also touches on the broader implications of how modern forensic science has been applied to historical crimes, often with mixed results, leaving Jack the Ripper's identity as elusive as ever.

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