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Leslie Dawn Belt

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the winter of 2020, the life of 43-year-old Leslie Dawn Belt was tragically cut short in Johnson City, Tennessee. A white female known for her kind heart and deep love for her family, Leslie was fatally shot on December 15, 2020. The incident occurred at a residence on Ford Creek Road in Washington County.

Authorities quickly identified 47-year-old Ralph Eugene Davenport of Gray, Tennessee, as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder. Davenport, ...Read More
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  • Murder suspect pronounced dead at scene after shooting himself during Sullivan Co. chase
  • UPDATE: Washington County deputies looking for ‘armed and dangerous suspect’ in homicide investigation
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    Victim Details

    Leslie Dawn Belt

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Johnson-city

    TN

    2020-12-15

    43

    Leslie

    Dawn Belt

    01/04/2026

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