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Leon Bruno Nelson Jr

Death by Force
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Leon Bruno Nelson Jr., aged 48, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2017, in Buffalo, NY. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking. Nelson was fatally shot by Dydisci Martin, who was subletting a room from Nelson's girlfriend in a home on May Street. The incident occurred after Nelson went missing, and his body was later discovered hidden in the basement of the same home. The investigation revealed that Martin had conducted online searches on how to remove gu ...Read More
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  • WIVB: Amherst man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Buffalo resident
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    Victim Details

    Leon Bruno Nelson Jr

    Buffalo

    NY

    2017-07-28

    48

    Leon

    Bruno Nelson Jr

    11/09/2025

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