**** HRP Media Release
Police continue to investigate the murder of Daniel Martin Newman
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the homicide of Daniel Martin Newman and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
On June 1, 2008, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Daniel’s body was discovered in a pathway near the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street in Halifax by people who were walking home through the area. The Medical Examiner determined that Daniel, who was 65 at the time, had been stabbed.
Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Daniel’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Investigators are asking anyone with information about Daniel’s murder to contact police.
Daniel’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
