News release

2008 Murder of Daniel Newman Added to Rewards Program

Justice

The province is asking the public for new information on the murder of Daniel Newman in Halifax.

The case has been added to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program on the fifth anniversary of the homicide. Anyone who shares information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Mr. Newman's death could receive up to $150,000.

"We need the public's help to ensure justice is served for Daniel Newman," said Justice Minister Ross Landry. "We're asking anyone who may know something about Mr. Newman's murder to please come forward. Remember, any piece of information, no matter how small, could lead the police in the right direction."

On June 1, 2008, at 3:30 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a call behind the YMCA on Gottingen Street. Mr. Newman was found dead from stabbing injuries. The police investigation uncovered limited information about who may be responsible for this crime.

"Major Crime investigators have determined that a number of people were present at the time Mr. Newman was stabbed," said Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean-Michel Blais. "Those individuals have vital information about his homicide that would greatly assist in moving this case forward.

"It is our hope that the anniversary of Mr. Newman's death will give those people pause to do the right thing by contacting the rewards program and providing information about what they know, which would then be passed on to investigators. It is never too late to speak up and no piece of information is too small."

Anyone with information should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

In July 2012, the rewards program helped the RCMP arrest and charge two people with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Melissa Dawn Peacock.

In October, information received helped the RCMP arrest a man for the homicide of Narico Danfue Downey.

Those who come forward with information must provide their name and contact information. They may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded.

The program was launched in October 2006 as an additional tool to help police gather information on unsolved crimes. There are now 71 cases in the program.

For more information on this case and others, visit www.gov.ns.ca/just.