Leon Palmer

Death by Force

Leon Jack Palmer, also known as Jack Palmer, was a taxi driver from San Pedro, Los Angeles. On July 17, 1928, he was found dead in the front seat of his car by F. P. Robinson in the hills above San Pedro. The discovery was grim, with a bullet hole in the back of Palmer's head indicating he had been shot from behind. His $500 diamond ring, wallet, and watch were missing, suggesting a possible robbery. However, the circumstances surrounding his death pointed to a more complex motive. Palmer was su ...Read More