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Leon Gaines, aged 56, was tragically murdered on September 30, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. His death was part of a series of killings attributed to Michael Player, infamously known as the "Skid Row Slayer." Player's spree of violence targeted primarily homeless individuals in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. Gaines was one of the victims in this brutal series of attacks, which saw multiple individuals shot execution-style, often while they were sleeping or otherwise vulnerable.
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Leon Gaines
Male
Los-angeles
CA
1986-09-30
56
Leon
Gaines
12/02/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been reading about the Skid Row Slayer case, and Leon Gaines' story really stood out to me. I... ...Read More
05/18/2024
05/18/2024
Has anyone else looked into the impact these crimes had on the Skid Row community during that period... ...Read More
07/14/2023
07/14/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been diving into the details surrounding the Skid Row Slayer case, and I can... ...Read More
03/28/2023
I’ve been diving into the details surrounding the Skid Row Slayer case, and I can... ...Read More
03/28/2023
