Age: 27
Sex: male
Crime: murder
Date Of Execution: 1 Nov 1938
Execution Place: Wandsworth
Method: hanging
Executioner: Thomas Pierrepoint
Source: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/
George Brain murdered Rose Muriel Atkins 30, a prostitute who he beat over the head with a starting handle, stabbed and ran over in his van.
After killing her he robbed his employers firm stealing £32 and went to the Isle of Sheppey where he lived rough on the cliffs
