Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Murder of Barry Rubery

Murder of Barry George Rubery - Can YOU Help?

On the evening of Wednesday April 28, Barry George Rubery returned to his home (Crossing Cottage) on the Latteridge Road, Iron Acton following a dinner with friends. He returned to the property at around 10:45pm and was found the following morning.

He had suffered serious head injuries and his hands and legs were bounded together with electrical wire.

The 68 year old dad of two was a well liked and well respected member of the community. His home occupied a large area of land, on which he would rent out storage units. It is not known why anyone would want to kill him.

Extensive investigations remain ongoing at present with detectives working around the clock in a bid to find those responsible for such a brutal crime.

Timeline:

Wednesday April 28: Barry Rubery returns to Crossing Cottage after an evening out with friends.
Thursday April 29: Barry Rubery's body is found with fatal head injuries – a murder enquiry is launched.
Wednesday May 12: Details of a Landrover defender seen in the area are released to the public.
Tuesday May 18: Crimestoppers £10,000 reward offered for information.
Tuesday June 15: A reconstruction of Barry's final movements are screened on Crimewatch. Watch the reconstruction on the BBC website

The investigation team are working around the clock to locate those responsible for this crime

DCI Garry Reeves

We just need that little bit of help from the public to get through this

Philip Rubery, Barry's son

Detectives release an image of a man

Police are keen to speak with a white man, 20-25 years old, of stocky build, with scruffy blond coloured hair.

A gold masonic pocket watch What happened to property taken from Barry Rubery's house?

Photos of a masonic pocket watch and drill.

A grey Land Rover Defender Image of landrover seen in the area

Detectives are keen to trace a dark coloured, Land Rover Defender.

Philip and Julie Rubery Appeal from Barry's family

Barry's family appeal for information following the murder of their father.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Reeves

Senior Investigating Officer Garry Reeves appeals for information.

Map of the area

View a satellite view of the area, courtesy of Google Maps.

iPlayer logo Crimewatch reconstruction

A reconstruction of Barry's murder was aired on the BBC Crimewatch program on 15 June 2010. Watch it again on the BBC iPlayer.

Can you help?

The family of Barry Rubery have been left shocked and devastated by their father and grandfathers death. They now need closure so that they can see those responsible brought to justice.

We ask that you contact police no matter how small you think that piece of information may be, please let us decide.

Do you suspect someone you know could have killed Barry?
Were you on the Latteridge road on the evening of Wednesday April 28 and did you see anyone acting suspiciously?
Do you know anyone who took property from the house or have you been offered this property?

Reward

A £10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Barry's murderer.

Contact us

Anyone with information about Barry's murder is asked to contact the Operation Duxbury incident room on 0117 945 4057, or call Avon and Somerset Police on 0845 456 7000 or the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give Crimestoppers your name and could receive a reward. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on-line.