The Mysterious Identity of Jack the Ripper

It has been suspected that Jack the Ripper was single and suffered from insomnia. Jack the Ripper, the name given to an unknown man who murdered and cut up several prostitutes in Whitechapel, London, in 1888. The name was used in a letter by someone who claimed to be the killer, but may have been a journalist. “One day men will look back and say I gave birth to the twentieth century…” said the mysterious Jack. One of England’s most infamous killers, Jack the Ripper had specific motives, medical background that lead to investigative techniques that are still being researched today.

One of England’s most infamous killers, Jack the Ripper had specific motives, medical background that lead to investigative techniques that are still being researched today. Jack the Ripper was an unknown serial killer. He was active during the late 1880s and early 1890s. All his killings were largely in the impoverished areas of Whitechapel, London, English. “Jack” and his deeds, is built around a cornerstone of “whorephobia”, the fear of hate of sex worker (Mallinson). There has been some theories say he was waging war on sin and was trying to get rid of the area of prostitution. While others say he had no motive. he was a sick individual, living in the area, who people probably thought was a little strange, but otherwise harmless. Then every so often, the voices in his head would start up and he would go out and murder one of the easiest forgets available in the area- the local prostitutes (Richard).

There have been many cites saying that he only used a 6-inch blade for his killings. “...virtual decapitations, facial, abdominal and gential mutilations, organ removal and possible cannibalisation. Spite of the sexual injuries inflicted upon the bodies of the women killed, any sexual motives for killings are frequently dismissed” (Mallinson). In each case, his victims throats were cut and the body was, usually, mutilated in a manner stipulated that the murderer had at least some knowledge of the human anatomy. The most he would send to the law enforcement were the kidney’s of his victims. It has been known that he would take others parts of the women, but not send them to anyone.

Evidence has shown that no investigated techniques have worked to solve Jack’s case. Policemen disguised as women of easy virtue roamed the Whitechapel streets as decoys (Reader's Digest). The media, police and other officials had received a sea of letters. Some were sent by concerned citizens offering support in the ongoing investigation, yet hundreds of these letters were written by pranksters with the intention of taunting the police. There isn’t an exact number of letters, but it is possible that the number may have totaled a few thousand. There are three letters that have stood out ever since all this started. “Dear Boss,” written September 27, 1888; “Saucy Jack Postcard,” written October 1, 1888; and the most famous of his letters is “From Hell,” written October 16, 1888. Genetic testing has published the point of Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish barber and a prime police suspect at this time. This isn’t the first time Kosminski has been linked to this case, but this is the first time there has been supporting DNA results have been published (David).

In conclusion, Jack the Ripper is still the mysterious, person or persons we’re all wondering about. With all the medical background, no motives and the investigated techniques, he or they are a whisper in the wind. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” One of England’s most infamous killers, Jack the Ripper had specific motives, medical background that lead to investigative techniques that are still being researched today. Well, even if reality escapes us, we can all hope.