Why did Watkins leave Eddowes body?

[Monty]

Robert,

Missed you post, sorry.

Yes, I agree too.

Monty

[Monty]

A little insight

To follow on Simons query,

This may give us some insight as to why Watkins and Neil did not use their rattles and whistles.

City of London Police Orders & Regulations Book 1839-1894 states that -

[Simon Wood]

Hi Monty,

Thank you very much.

Regards,

Simon

[moonbegger]

Hello all ,

Found this in the Daily news 1st oct ..

It appears that Police-constable Watkins (No. 881), of the City Police, was going round his beat when, turning his lantern upon the darkest corner of Mitre-square, he saw the body of a woman, apparently lifeless, in a pool of blood. He at once blew his whistle, and several persons being attracted to the spot,

moonbegger .

[lynn cates]

early report

Hello MB. It is not at all uncommon for initial news reports to foul up a story. The whistle seems to have been Morris' and, indeed, within a few minutes several people were in the square.

Cheers.
LC