Wichita police seek help solving 2012 homicide

The crime

Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, Robert L. Newman, 73, was found dead in his house at 3501 W. Ninth St. by his older brother, who had come by to check on him. Newman, who was retired from Boeing, lived alone. He had been shot, and there were no signs of forced entry.

His house was cluttered with items related to fixing small engines. He repaired items such as lawn mowers and weed eaters, primarily to keep busy and to have contact with other people. He operated a cash-only business. Newman was last known to have contact with someone between 9 and 10 the night before he was found. Some property was missing from the residence.

Whom to contact

If you have information about this homicide or any felony crime, call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. You can also submit a tip online at www.WichitaCrimeStoppers.com or from your mobile phone by texting TIP217 then your message to CRIMES (274637). All ways are secure and anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,500, and Crime Stoppers will never ask your name. Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County, a division of the Wichita Crime Commission, is a nonprofit organization of citizens against crime that relies 100 percent on donations from the community to pay for tips.

Crime Stoppers case number: 1543

Department case number: 12C80899

Lead detective: Detective Chisholm, Wichita Police Department

This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 2:11 PM with the headline "Wichita police seek help solving 2012 homicide."