The year was 1888, and in the Whitechapel district of London, England, an unknown person or persons were murdering prostitutes in the most macabre way. What made the crime unusual was that the perpetrator of these atrocities appeared to possess knowledge of surgical skills and quite possibly belonged to the English upper classes. The police investigation, led by Inspector Frederick Abberline, was making little or no progress.
Theories about the series of murders that took place in that year continue to this day. A famous hypothesis suggests that the motive for the murders was to cover up the birth of an illegitimate child to a member of the royal family. The Order of Freemasons is often claimed to be the organization that facilitated the crime, on behalf of the crown, and conspired to prevent disclosure of the guilty party.
Despite all the conjectures, the identity of Jack The Rippers was never discovered.
Five deaths have been directly attributed to the same man, although there were other comparable murders that occurred around this time. Five unfortunate women became gruesome deaths in a three-month period during the fall of that year.
Regrettably, birth records were poorly maintained in the 19th century, if full birth certificates for both groups had been available they would have offered substantial evidence for a Numerological analysis. As it is, only the numerological designation for that year remains among the inadequate information, but this may be enough to provide the motive for the murders and come close to revealing the identity of Jack the Rippers.
Numerological Analysis of 1888
In Numerology the digits of the year are studied individually. In this case, the profusion of eights would bear more scrutiny. They are then added like this 1+8+8+8 = 25. The number 25 is then dissected for hidden meanings before finally adding 2+5 for a grand total of 7. From now on the date will be referred to as 25 / 7 years. The following description of that year is narrative in style and stays true to the numerological data that fits that number.
1888, 25/7 years old, in London.
It was a dark time in Whitechapel, reasonable for the rich but desperate for the poor. The fate of the years foretold many things, but one of the most disturbing was that the events of the first part of the year would culminate in rampant violence.
It was a period that required a business-minded approach, but one had to have the wherewithal to do business in the first place. However, the search for money and power prevailed over love and personal relationships.
Mysticism and prophecy distracted people’s minds from the realities of life, and the disposition of the years favored keeping secrets.
Escapist overtones permeated the period and predisposed many to overindulge in alcohol, sex, drugs such as opium, or occult practices.
A time of spiritual growth had come but for this growth to occur, fate had declared that many would face personal struggles or do’s and tribulations.
The subsequent need for isolation and introspection, coupled with an impractical perfectionism, placed relationships under great strain. The couples failing to meet each other’s high expectations, coupled with the sexual aspects of the year, led to a lot of infidelity, hence the seven year itch. Weak and sensitive men sought out strong women to fulfill their impossible ideals, but disappointment followed, so a woman-related uncertainty or paranoia flourished at the time. An air of loneliness accompanied this set of circumstances despite the need to get away from others. Out of this state of affairs was born a streak of cruelty and impatience, associated with lack of achievement.
The individual
Unbalanced individuals were suddenly filled with marked missionary zeal and carried their message to the world in the harshest of terms. They came from both ends in life. Extreme wealth, power and influence or extreme poverty and a losing streak, there was no middle ground. In any case, they were cunning royalists. On the surface they may have seemed self-assured and in control of their emotions, but in truth they were given to hiding their feelings due to their innate sensitivity. The depth of their ambition and the fear of poverty led them to either gain wealth at all costs or to safeguard the wealth they already possessed. Their outward features suggested that they were rather cold and undemonstrative men with strong moral principles, though they were likely misunderstood and, beneath the surface, likely lonely and frustrated. They experienced difficulties expressing their feelings to members of the opposite sex, but were unforgiving when they were put down. This would have led them to attempt complete dominance over the object of their affection and they were quite capable of extreme violence.
Their need for sexual gratification was paramount or they were sexually inhibited; in any case, they were possessed of a sexual presumption. A notable character trait would have been his apparent lack of a sense of humor, and if it did exist, he would likely have been dismissive or sarcastic. In their negativity, they were ruthless and intolerant of the faults of others, therefore they would have been men to be respected or feared, but rarely liked or trusted. Their emotional problems and their sense of loneliness would have alienated them creating bitter, envious and hostile souls who felt cheated out of affection or wealth or both. The world owed them and they were not above abusing power to achieve their ends.
Once their chosen course of action had been decided, inflexibility set in and this led them down dangerous and unpredictable paths, but they were familiar with taking risks and probably liked danger. They neither sought nor accepted advice. They may have even been athletes at some point in their lives. Their pasts and ancestors often absorbed their minds. A strong concern for the preservation of the family lineage would have given this issue top priority.
These were truly complex individualists who stood out from the crowd and who were determined to go their own way.
The phrase ‘A Dark Horse’ means, ‘one who rises to prominence; being previously little known’. This description would have applied to them due to their reserved nature.
Hasty or impulsive actions were bound to cause these men to undertake a sudden trip, a change of residence, or an escape.
Conclusion
It’s easy to see how the royal conspiracy became so popular and no matter how outlandish it is, you have to admit that stranger things have happened. The profusion of 8 in the year points to the reason for the removal of the five women, which was due to great wealth and influence or, conversely, the poverty and degradation that was Whitechapel. One wonders if it was the work of a bitter failure that blamed women and specifically prostitutes for their lack of emotional and material well-being or was it a conspiracy carried out to protect a powerful family. There are about twenty serious suspects and it’s interesting that so many of the plausible ones went down in the same place at the same time. Among them were the likes of Chapman, Cream and Hyams.
The numerical configuration of the year suggests that the person behind the Ripper murders was born with the eight characteristics that influenced his life, in other words, the sum total of his entire birth date or segments of his name added up to an eight. . . In most cases, it’s impossible to determine how many suspects this applies to, but there is one. His hidden nature burned with ambition for wealth and power, but he did not want to be tied down to a monotonous job or pay too much attention to paying bills. This often led to great stress in his life. He would have liked both the sport and taking risks. His nature was largely sexual, but while he always projected an air of confidence, it lacked enough of it to express his feelings. He was given to an impulsiveness that resulted in sudden love affairs and the woman’s attentions had to reciprocate fully, otherwise this man possessed a destructive streak. To the outside world, he seemed to be an independent soul who stood apart from the crowd and could be a bit of a loner. He was overly aggressive and overbearing at times, preventing those close to him from expressing themselves openly. He was a true man man and he needed to be in charge. His fate showed that he aspired for perfection and was unforgiving when his ideals fell short. The years 1887 and 1888 were the darkest of his life both financially and emotionally, accompanied by many arguments and gloomy moods. His personal chart in ’88 warned him against any attempt to impose his ideas on others or to show that he was the boss, but this would have gone against his very nature. A sense of frustration caused him to spill blood. He is to be pitied, as are his victims. His name was Joseph Barnett.
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