George William Howe

George William Howe was convicted of the murder of John Kirby Pickup and sentenced to death.

John Pickup had been the manager of a Burnley brickworks where George Howe worked until shortly before Christmas 1897 when he was dismissed.

George Howe blamed John Pickup and later attacked him on 31 December 1897 beside a level crossing, beating him about the head with a stick.

John Pickup died later in hospital.