Taking a quick look over all the articles which make reference to the apron being "torn", we can see that these words are those of the reporter describing the appearance of the apron.
I do not see verbatim quotes attributed to a witness at the inquest.
Echo, 11th.
To the best knowledge he believed the apron produced (dirty white, torn, and cut, and marked with blood) was worn by the deceased.
Daily Telegraph, 12th.
The apron being produced, torn and discoloured with blood, the witness said that to the best of his knowledge it was the apron the deceased was wearing.
Daily News, 12th.
The apron was shown to the witness. It was much torn and was saturated with blood in several places.
Its the words of the reporter, so far as I can see.
Jon S.
I do not see verbatim quotes attributed to a witness at the inquest.
Echo, 11th.
To the best knowledge he believed the apron produced (dirty white, torn, and cut, and marked with blood) was worn by the deceased.
Daily Telegraph, 12th.
The apron being produced, torn and discoloured with blood, the witness said that to the best of his knowledge it was the apron the deceased was wearing.
Daily News, 12th.
The apron was shown to the witness. It was much torn and was saturated with blood in several places.
Its the words of the reporter, so far as I can see.
Jon S.
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