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Do you know who killed Leonard Schaffer?
Leonard Schaffer, aged 20, was fatally shot on September 1, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His death remained unsolved for several years until a recent breakthrough by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The NOPD's Cold Case Unit successfully identified a suspect, Gordon Lewis, who was already incarcerated on unrelated charges. An arrest warrant for second-degree murder was issued, and Lewis will now face charges related to Leonard's death. Investigators continue to seek public assistanc ...Read More
Leonard Schaffer, aged 20, was fatally shot on September 1, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His death remained unsolved for several years until a recent breakthrough by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The NOPD's Cold Case Unit successfully identified a suspect, Gordon Lewis, who was already incarcerated on unrelated charges. An arrest warrant for second-degree murder was issued, and Lewis will now face charges related to Leonard's death. Investigators continue to seek public assistanc ...Read More
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Leonard Schaffer
December 20, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
New Orleans
LA
2014-09-01
20
Leonard
Schaffer
Yes
11/09/2025
1
Area Body Found:
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10/22/2023
I just came across the latest update on Leonard Schaffer's case, and it got me thin... ...Read More
10/22/2023
I just stumbled across this case, and it's so tragic to hear about Leonard Schaffer’s life being c... ...Read More
09/24/2023
09/24/2023
I've been following Leonard Schaffer's case for a while, and it's a relief to finally see some movem... ...Read More
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
