Through DNA matching, the historian claims that 23-year-old Aaron Kosminski, who had been considered a suspect, was responsible for the slayings.

Historian Russel Edwards made the DNA connection between Jack the Ripper and Aaron Kosminski, and is now looking to gain “closure” for the family of the victims. Edwards joins Tim Sampson ...

Edwards was able to obtain a DNA sample from one of Kosminski’s descendants, and got biochemist Jari Louhelainen to do the testing. According to Edwards, it was a 100 percent match.

Bestselling author Patricia Cornwell, known for her book "Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper—Case Closed," says she doesn’t trust new DNA evidence linking Aaron Kosminski. "I don't believe ...

Aaron Kosminski was a Polish immigrant who worked as a barber upon moving to London. He was 23 years old when he embarked on his killing spree and, incredibly, was a suspect at one point during ...

Edwards claimed that Aaron Kosminski — a Polish barber who was 23 at the time of the murders — is the Ripper based on what he said is a 100% match with DNA found on the attire piece, he told ...

Edwards claimed that Aaron Kosminski — a Polish barber who was 23 at the time of the murders — is the Ripper based on what he said is a 100% match with DNA found on the attire piece, he told ...

Aaron Kosminski was a Polish barber is believed to be the real man behind 'Jack the Ripper'. Picture: Instagram “The DNA work was a huge four-year process.

Before his death at the age of 53, Kosminski reported having auditory hallucinations. He feared other people, refused to eat and also would not bathe, according to Edwards.