Mystery Serial Killer Numerology

vbased on the Numerology of Hans Decoz

They are some of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in history, and perhaps it's this unsettled question mark that keeps these serial killers alive in our memories. Although their true identifies have never been nailed down, the numerology of their notorious nicknames can give us some clues to their true personalities and motivations.

Jack the Ripper

In 1888, the brutal killings of five "working women" brought the world's attention to London's rough East End. The gruesome, deliberate nature of the murders caused many to wonder if the Ripper was trained in surgery and anatomy, and if he may even have been a famous man hiding in plain sight.

Suspects range from obscure to high-profile (one discounted theory points to Lewis Carroll, author of 'Alice in Wonderland') to royal (Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's grandson). Still others point out that meat butchers in those days had to be quick and precise, so the real Jack the Ripper was not necessarily an educated man.

After countless books, films and even a graphic novel on the subject, we may never know the true identity of the Ripper. But we do know the numerology of his criminal alias: he has a Dominant Impression Number of 5.

5s are risk-takers, no question. They are gamblers by nature that don't shy away from doing things most others would consider daring or even courageous. While there is nothing brave or admirable about slaughter, keep in mind that in many cases, police officers arrived at Jack the Ripper's murder scene within minutes after he had left it – he did exhibit the typical 5 lust for action. He was not the kind of killer who shied from the public eye, even though he remained anonymous. He enjoyed sending letters and leaving clues behind.

There is also a lot of passion inherent in 5s, and Jack the Ripper shows us the shadowy underbelly of passion: mania. 5s have quick reflexes and tend to make impulsive, but informed, decisions. This might explain how the Ripper evaded law enforcement, and continues to evade experts today.

5s are also known to "skirt" what is acceptable, which hints at living beyond the realms of socially acceptable.

So what can Numerology tell us about the killer's true identity? First, that as a 5, Jack the Ripper was probably a dynamic, attractive person who lived a sociable life when not prowling the London streets, looking for his next victim. Since 5s are excellent at self-promotion, he probably excelled professionally – if not famous and constantly in the public eye, the Ripper probably worked through the ranks of a respectable career as a doctor, lawyer or public servant.

Also, 5s have an uncanny ability to survive. Numerous potential Rippers have only became suspects because they died shortly after the last murder took place in 1888; by this Numerology profile, however, it would seem that Jack the Ripper didn't die, but retired from his gruesome night job.

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