Charles Newman Murdered in Athens, Alabama age 80

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On October 31, 2005, in Athens, Alabama, 80-year-old Charles Newman, a World War II veteran, was murdered in his home. Andrew Lackey, a 22-year-old acquaintance of Newman's grandson, broke into Newman's residence that Halloween night, seeking a rumored vault containing cash and gold bars. During the intrusion, Newman managed to call 911, during which he was heard pleading, "Leave me alone" and "What do you want?" Lackey repeatedly demanded to know the vault's location.

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Victim Details

name

Charles Newman

gender

Male

city

Athens

state

AL

Date of Death

2005-10-31

Age at Death

80

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Newman

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/22/2024

Charles Newman
Murdered

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