Sarah Jo DeLeon

Murdered

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Was Sarah murdered in a jeaous rage?
Sarah Jo DeLeon, an 18-year-old from Kansas City, Kansas, was brutally murdered on December 29, 1989. Her body was discovered near railroad tracks by a passing train crew. She had been stabbed multiple times, primarily in the back, neck, and chest. Sarah had left her boyfriend’s house earlier that night, around 1:30 a.m., and her car was found abandoned nearby, but no signs of a struggle were found at the vehicle.

Initially, police explored the possibility of a robbery gone wrong, bu ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sarah Jo DeLeon

    March 20, 2023

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Kansas City

    KS

    1989-12-29

    1971-06-07

    true

    $10,000.00

    18

    Sarah Jo

    DeLeon

    Victim

    No

    09/30/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard if there will be a memorial for Sarah Jo? I think it would be a nice way to honor h... ...Read More
    01/14/2024
    Does anyone know if Sarah Jo has any known enemies?... ...Read More
    07/18/2023
    I am writing to urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Sarah Jo to please come forward... ...Read More
    03/04/2023