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Historians to Release Jack the Ripper Suspect Theory

Historians to Release Jack the Ripper Suspect Theory

Summary

Two historians have created a podcast series discussing the suspects in the Jack the Ripper case. They examine several potential suspects, including some unlikely ones. The goal is to explore the identity of the murderer in a detailed analysis.

Key Facts

  • Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are exploring Jack the Ripper suspects in a new podcast series.
  • The series will examine different suspects before proposing theories about the murderer's identity.
  • They will discuss both unlikely suspects, such as Queen Victoria’s grandson, and historians' favorite suspect, Aaron Kosminski.
  • There is debate about whether DNA evidence connects Kosminski to one of the victims.
  • During the Ripper's time, the police suspected people with skills in cutting, like butchers or surgeons.
  • The series also aims to shed light on the victims' backgrounds and lives.
  • The five-part podcast started on Monday, and the last episode airs on December 22.

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