Murder of Frank Newbery
2007 murder in Newcastle, Australia
On 12 March 2007, Frank Newbery was beaten to death inside his convenience store, Frank's Ham & Beef, in the inner-city suburb of Cooks Hill in the Australian city of Newcastle. The New South Wales Government offers a reward of $100,000 for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. As of May 2026, the case remained unsolved.
Background
Newbery was a World War II veteran who operated Frank's Ham & Beef at 27 Union Street, Cooks Hill, Australia. He was elected as the "Best Grocer in the World" by the Cooks Hill community in 2001, for his 50 years of service. Franks Ham & Beef store had been open daily for 57 years prior to Newbery's death.
Murder
Newbery is believed to have been attacked in his shop some time between 4:00pm and 4:30pm on 12 March 2007. He was bludgeoned with a "large blunt object" that was never found. His body was discovered concealed under cardboard boxes. Newbery's knuckles were bruised, indicating that he attempted to resist his attacker.
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