Wednesday 8 March 2023

Man Accused of Orchestrating Stockton Murder Dies in Jail

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A man accused of orchestrating the murder of Stockton grandmother Stacey Klimovitch has died in jail. 

Stuart Daniel Campbell was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, but his lawyer was informed the morning of, he had passed away. 

Police allege the former partner of Ms Klimovitch’s daughter, employed Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins to execute the 61-year-old.

Mr Hawkins and Stephen John Garland have also been committed to trial for the murder. 

Image: Newcastle Herald