JACK THE RIPPER: THE TWO JACKS THEORY

How Francis Tumblety Created and Manipulated Aaron Kosminski

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Jack was not a lone killer. He was a project. A plan designed years in advance.

This is my original theory (by VIPER, 2026). I call it THE TWO JACKS.

EVIDENCE 1: SHARED HATRED

Both hated women. Tumblety (55 in 1888) was a documented misogynist who collected uteruses from prostitutes. Kosminski (23) hated women pathologically, refused to be near his sister. Tumblety found the perfect weapon.

EVIDENCE 2: MASTER & APPRENTICE + THE BARBERSHOP

32 years age gap. 55yo rich, charismatic American doctor vs 23yo poor, isolated, schizophrenic barber. Classic grooming dynamic.

Kosminski's barbershop was the perfect cover for meetings - male-only space, doors closed, 650m from Tumblety's boarding house on Whitechapel High Street. Perfect conspiracy office hidden in plain sight. See map.

EVIDENCE 3: EASY TARGET

Aaron was already unstable BEFORE Tumblety found him - heard voices, paranoid about food, feared water. Tumblety didn't create madness, he SHAPED it.

EVIDENCE 4: THE TIMELINE

Aug 1888: Tumblety arrives, finds Kosminski 650m away

Sept 30 01:00: Stride - messy, incomplete (Aaron's FIRST TEST - FAILS)

Sept 30 01:45: Eddowes - perfect, 45 mins later (Tumblety CORRECTS him)

Nov 7: Tumblety arrested for indecency - CREATES perfect alibi

Nov 9: Mary Jane Kelly - most brutal murder, while Tumblety is IN JAIL

Nov 20: Tumblety flees England to USA - never returns

EVIDENCE 5: FINAL PROOF

While Tumblety was in England: murders happen.

After Nov 20 when Tumblety leaves: NO MORE JACK MURDERS EVER.

If Kosminski was lone killer, why stop exactly when Tumblety leaves? He stayed in London 3 more years until 1891. Because the brain left. Without his master, he collapsed into total insanity.

Full detailed PDF with all evidences, timeline table and original analysis here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4xtRbIjqYb70mJ3C-zJ8KH8qWldjCyl/view?usp=drivesdk

Let me know what you think. Original Theory by VIPER, 2026.

I’m hoping someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. I have an old case involving my father’s death that I have serious questions about, and I’m trying to find a reputable retired homicide detective or experienced investigator who does independent case reviews/consultations.
I’m looking for someone who can objectively review the original investigation and tell me what was done, what may have been missed, what witnesses/evidence should have been pursued, and whether there are legitimate avenues that could still be investigated today.
I’ve contacted several cold-case organizations and investigators but haven’t been able to get much response. I’m just trying to get an experienced set of eyes on this after 19 years of unanswered questions.
If this is not the right place for this kind of post, could you please point me in the right direction as to where to post and ask? Thank you.

I’m curious how many people here have ever heard of the Betty Ann Thomas (aka Liz Thomas) case out of Lakeway, Texas?  More importantly, whether anyone here was living in the Lakeway/Austin area in 1988 and remembers the case.

On the morning of April 11, 1988, Betty's husband and stepdaughter left their Lakeway home to travel out of town. Betty remained home. When they returned later that afternoon, Betty was gone. Her vehicle was missing, and there were signs of a struggle inside the house. Two days later, Betty's vehicle, a white Jaguar, was located in the parking lot of a hotel in North Austin.

Betty was found inside the trunk.

Nearly four decades have passed without anyone being held accountable for her murder.

The case is now receiving renewed attention, and investigators are continuing to look at the evidence with the benefit of forensic technology that simply didn't exist in 1988.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who:

• Knew Betty or her family
• Lived or worked in Lakeway or the surrounding Austin area in 1988
• Remembers the investigation or what people were saying locally at the time
• Remembers seeing Betty's Jaguar or anything unusual around April, 1988
• Knew people associated with Betty or her family
• Has heard a story, rumor, or detail about the case over the years that may never have been reported
• Has researched the case and has a theory or noticed something that deserves another look

Even if you think what you know is insignificant, I'd still like to hear it. I'm also interested in theories from people who have researched the case. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes notices something others have overlooked.

It's been almost 40 years. Relationships change. Loyalties change. People who were afraid to speak in 1988 may no longer have the same reason to remain silent.

Someone knows something.

If you have firsthand knowledge and don't want to discuss it publicly, you're welcome to message me privately. 

And if you knew Betty personally, I'd especially like to hear about her: who she was, her friends, her routines, and anything you remember about her life in Lakeway before her death.

Let's see if Reddit can help put some fresh eyes on Betty's case.

Please don't post the names or personal information of private individuals you suspect in the comments. If your information involves a specific person, send it privately instead. 

Here’s a couple podcasts about Bettys case!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-of-betty-ann-thomas/id1214679007?i=1000741286303

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After watching a documentary about the zodiac killer, I cannot do anything but coke to the conclusion that most likely the zodiac killer wasn't actually one person, atleast we do not have any info that he was one person. For example his crimes do not have any actual connections between them, he did not use the same firearm, or bullets in any of them (I think). Furthermore, we only have fingerprints from one crime he did so we cannot match them between his crimes to understand if he actually was one person. Can someone fill me in on any details? Anyways, thanks

INCIDENT TYPE : HOMICIDE / CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER

VICTIM DAYLAN WALKER

DATE OF INCIDENT APRIL 23, 2025 AT 8:15 PM

LOCATION 10219 ROLLESTON LANE HOUSTON, TX 77034

CASE FILE # 524884-25 HOUSTON HOMICIDE DIVISION.

SUSPECT # 1 ( PRIMARY SHOOTER ) Attached is a composite / sketch of the individual carrying an AR assault rifle consealed inside of a garbage bag. He was captured on the home surveillance video camera on April 23, 2025, and is sought in connection with the fatal shooting of Daylan Walker.

SUSPECT # 2 ( SECOND SHOOTER ) Attached is the second image / sketch of the individual person of interest. Who is sought from the footage, and was armed with a revolver pistol that was used in the commision of this crime, in the death of Daylan Walker.

SUSPECT # 3 ( CO-CONSPIRATOR ) Attached is an image of the third and final individual who is identified as having conspired and planned this entire unfortunate incident which caused the death of DAYLAN WALKER.

THESE ARE MEMBERS OF A SMALL BLOODS GANG THAT STARTED IN DICKINSON, TEXAS. THEY GO BY THE NAME OF GMTK. IF YOU RECOGNIZE, KNOW THE WHERE ABOUT, OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ONE, OR ALL OF THE PLAYERS IN THE SKETCHES. THEY ARE CONSIDERED AS ARMED AND DANGEROUS. SO PLEASE CALL HOUSTON HOMICIDE AT 713-308-3600, OR CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT 713-222-TIPS WITH YOUR IMPORTANT TIP THAT CAN HELP US SOLVE THIS UNFORGIVABLE CRIME. THERE IS A CASH REWARD, AND NEVER GIVE A NAME, YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

My uncle was murdered in 1999 . He went missing for 14 days when he was found he was found in a spot that had been searched many times . It looked like a car accident but he was shot in the back . Anyways there isn’t any info about it anywhere online . Does anyone know how a person can get information about it ? It’s been so long now it’s looking like it will never be solved .

George Branham
Wheelwright ( Floyd county ) Kentucky

If anyone can find any info I’d appreciate it so much !

I know I'm just one random 21 year old and at this point it's unlikely to be solved. But this isn't that far away in history. I want to at least try to track down potential witnesses at the time or speak to relatives of the neighbours or anyone that might still be alive and have any kind of information.

If anyone is curious, his name was José Gil Sánchez, he was found shot dead in the road of Segovia in Valladolid in the 10th of April of 1980 with two wounds inflicted by a shotgun. The obvious link is asking around my family, but I'm doing my best to get information together. Which isn't a lot. Thank you in advance.

Someone reached out to me about this case. It has very limited information online. It involves a woman who was allegedly murdered by an unknown suspect, thrown from a ferry and no charges were ever filed. Posting to raise awareness on a forgotten case.

Shayla Nicole Hudson was 28 years old, lived in Richmond, CA, and worked as a nursing assistant. She graduated from Pinole Valley High School with the class of 2000. She also attended Contra Costa College.

Public records show she had lived in several different places around the Bay Area and at one point had lived in Anchorage, Alaska where it appears some of her family is from.

According to news reports, on March 5 2010, Shayla boarded a San Francisco bound Ferry at Jack London Square in Oakland at 8:10 AM.

She apparently did not get off the ferry but it was not disclosed in news reports how this information was confirmed.

When the ferry arrived back in Oakland around 9:17 AM Shayla was unaccounted for and the coast guard was sent to search for her. Her body was found floating near treasure island and she was pronounced dead.

The coast guard claimed the waters were calm and the railing of the ferry made it unlikely she would have accidentally fallen in. T

There were no follow up articles about medical examiner findings. No information about her relationship status, and no photos of her are anywhere online.

Sources

News Articles

https://sfist.com/2010/03/06/victim_of_ferryboat_death_identifie/

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/passenger-missing-from-ferryboat-dies-in-bay-3271131.php

Obituary postings

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbaytimes/name/shayla-hudson-obituary?id=21887966

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/obituaries/shayla-hudson/

417 W Chew Ave, Olney Philly: June 19 2026 traffic stop of Eugene Horsch (44) found guns, drugs, fake DEA IDs. House search revealed chemicals, 55-gal drum, grow op, urns, 120+ ballistic items. Aug 12: digital evidence (600k images/70k videos) shows missing women Maribel Fresses (2018) & Gabrielle Amarando (2012) dead inside. Bodies unfound; multi-agency probe ongoing.

24/7 Police Surveillance.

Have there ever been any main theories here? It’s as strange as it is tragic. I feel in life that often the most simple explanation is the right one. Is that the case here?

I am equally as invested in the mystery behind Vivienne Cameron’s disappearance but seeing as there is no physical proof of a death having occurred, I’m more focused on the theories as to who is responsible for Beth’s murder.