Unsolved Cases
Newton Eugene Silva
Rewards up to $200,000 will be paid by the Government of South Australia, at the discretion of the Commissioner of Police, to anyone who provides information and assistance that leads to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspected murder of Newton Silva.
REWARD up to $200,000
Newton Silva
Murdered
Newton Silva, aged 36 years, was found dead on the side of a dirt road at Dowlingville, about 10 kilometres from Ardrossan, on 3 August 1988. He had been shot twice in the head and once in the heart. The subsequent investigation established that he had been killed on 15 July 1988.Mr Silva lived in the northern suburbs of Adelaide and mixed with people who were involved in the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. In early July 1988, in the weeks before his death, an associate believed Mr Silva had stolen $7000 in drug money from him, so he and a friend had beaten Mr Silva with a pool cue and a baseball bat causing severe injuries.Six people were charged in relation to Mr Silva’s murder. Two were convicted but released on appeal. No retrial was held as a crucial witness had died in the meantime.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on
1 800 333 000, on-line or email an investigator.
OTHER UNSOLVED CASES
14-38 Assault – Elizabeth South Train
Case Type
Assault
Case Date
31/03/14
Location
On Train - Between Elizabeth South & Chidda Train Stations
