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Russell Leon Jackson

Case from Lakeland, FL dated Dec 25, 2017

Victim Details

Russell Leon Jackson

Male

Lakeland

FL

2017-12-25

59

Russell

Leon Jackson

06/25/2026

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Russell Leon Jackson, a 59-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, was tragically found dead in his home on December 25, 2017. The Polk County Sheriff's Office quickly determined that his death was a homicide. Jackson was discovered with a single gunshot wound to the head in his mobile home located at 2422 East Peachtree Street. The investigation revealed that the crime occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, a time when the community was celebrating the holiday. The authorities offered a $3 ...
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