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James Leslie

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Jul 09, 1976

Victim Details

James S. Jim Leslie

Male

White / Caucasian

Baton-rouge

LA

1976-07-09

38

James

Leslie

07/16/2026

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In the summer of 1976, the vibrant life of James 'Jim' Leslie, a 38-year-old male journalist and public relations executive, was cut short in a professional hit. On the evening of July 9th, Leslie was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Prince Murat Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His murder came just hours after a significant political victory he had passionately worked for: the passing of a controversial 'right-to-work' bill in the State Legislature. The celebration of this legislative suc ...
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  • Louisianan Slain; Had Role in Fight On 'Right‐to‐Work'

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