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Leotis Lester

Case from Lake-worth, FL dated Aug 05, 2016

Victim Details

Leotis Lester

Male

Black / African American

Lake-worth

FL

2016-08-05

50

Leotis

Lester

07/03/2026

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Leotis Lester, aged 50, tragically lost his life on August 5, 2016, in Lake Worth, Florida. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing for his family and friends. Lester, a father of four and a grandfather, was known for his work in construction and his dedication to his family. On the fateful day, he was shot and killed alongside 20-year-old Shania Copeland in an apartment community on Washington Avenue. The incident was a result of a violent act driven by jealousy.

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  • WPBF: Exclusive: Woman mourns brother killed in Lake Worth
  • The Palm Beach Post: Leotis LESTER's Obituary on The Palm Beach Post
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