[Barrie Yates]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Could the first one on here be the one you're thinking of, Barrie?

Murder most horrid - Accrington Observer

Yes, that is the one Wyn, remember vaguely my Dad talking about it and always remember the pennies on the eyes - he apparently thought that his impression would be left on the victim's eyes.
Real scary stuff when you were small.