The Grave of Jack The Ripper

About this Video

• Video Title: The Grave of Jack The Ripper
• Channel: grimmlifecollective
• Speakers: The video features two main speakers, though only one is identified by name in the transcript: Russell Edwards (historian). The other speaker is unidentified.
• Duration: 27:05

Introduction

This video investigates the purported grave of Jack the Ripper, focusing on Aaron Kosminsky, a prime suspect. The video explores DNA evidence from a bloody shawl found at a crime scene, linking Kosminsky to the Ripper case. The presenters visit several locations relevant to the investigation, including Kosminsky's grave and the burial sites of two victims.

Key Takeaways

• DNA Evidence: DNA testing on a shawl from a crime scene linked Aaron Kosminsky to the murders, though the reliability of the testing method is debated.
• Aaron Kosminsky's Life: Kosminsky was a Polish immigrant, barber, and suffered from schizophrenia, spending his later years in an asylum.
• Kosminsky's Grave: The video locates and shows Kosminsky's grave, noting the theft of his nameplate.
• Victims' Graves: The video also visits the graves of two Jack the Ripper victims, Katherine Eddowes and Mary Ann Nichols.
• Leavesden Hospital: The video shows the site of the Leavesden Hospital where Kosminsky died and its current state.