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John Johnston

Age: 44

Sex: male

Date: 18 Mar 1920

Place: Kilmarnock

John Johnston was found dead in a wood with a razor on his breast.

He had gone missing on the day he was due to be married on 18 June 1919.

He had been a baker's van man and had lived in Armour Street, Kilmarnock.

His body was found by some boys who had been playing in a small wood near Kilmarnock. The razor was found on his chest and his collar and tie, along with the empty razor case were by his side.

see www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk

see Illustrated Police News - Thursday 18 March 1920