When you think “forensic science” and Jack the Ripper, you might think first of the claims Russell Edwards made in his September 2014 book Naming Jack the Ripper. Edwards declared that through mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing of what is purported to be Catherine Eddowes’s shawl, Aaron Kosminski was conclusively the killer. Though we’ve come to see DNA as the gold-standard of criminal evidence, … [Read more...] about CSI: Whitechapel
The Thames Torso Murders
While Jack the Ripper terrorized Whitechapel during the fall of 1888, another unknown killer (or killers) had also been leaving macabre tokens of murder throughout the London area. Like Jack, they taunted police. Like Jack, they were never caught. And, like Jack, they were capable of showing an element of precision that led pursuers to believe they may be a butcher or have medical … [Read more...] about The Thames Torso Murders
August 7th, 1888: Murder in George Yard
PC Thomas Barrett PC Thomas Barrett was walking his beat around 2 a.m. on the morning of August 7th when he passed by the North entrance to George Yard on Wentworth Street. Since the day before had been a bank holiday, the night had been more active than usual, with the streets full of merry-makers and no shortage of fights. Barrett noticed a soldier loitering at the entrance to the yard who … [Read more...] about August 7th, 1888: Murder in George Yard
Jack the Ripper Conference 2018
The 130th Anniversary Whitechapel, London In association with H Division Crime Club - The official Jack the Ripper Conference returns to London’s East End for the 130th Anniversary of the Whitechapel murders. A full weekend of events, talks and discussions will be held in the Arbor City Hotel in Osborn Street on the 29th & 30th September 2018. The date of the conference falls on the … [Read more...] about Jack the Ripper Conference 2018
Jack the Ripper Crime Conference Returning to Liverpool this Fall
The Official Jack the Ripper Crime Conference returns to Liverpool on the 22nd - 24th September 2017. The biggest event in Ripperology comes to Liverpool this September for three days of Jack the Ripper studies and other infamous criminal cases. Hosted by H Division Crime Club and sponsored by The Dagger true crime quarterly Magazine, this is the main event of the year for all crime … [Read more...] about Jack the Ripper Crime Conference Returning to Liverpool this Fall
