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Derek Leason

Death by Force
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Derek Leason, a 63-year-old resident of Newport Beach, California, was found dead inside his home on October 22, 2020. The Newport Beach Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the 20000 block of Orchid Street around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Leason's body inside the house. The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Rodney James Hartzel, a 57-year-old man from Irvine, who was taken into custody the following morning. The police have not disclosed the motive behin ...Read More
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  • Orange County Register: Man found shot to death inside Newport Beach house, suspect arrested
  • Derek Leason, age 63 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Derek Leason

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Newport-beach

    CA

    2020-10-22

    63

    Derek

    Leason

    11/05/2025

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