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Hyon Suk Chon

Case from Ellis, TX dated Sep 11, 1994

Victim Details

Hyon Suk Chon

Female

Asian

Ellis

TX

1994-09-11

51

Hyon

Suk Chon

07/06/2026

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Hyon Suk Chon, a 51-year-old Korean woman, tragically lost her life on September 11, 1994, in Ellis, Texas. She was working at a convenience store when she was approached by Leon Dorsey, who pulled out a gun and forced her into the back room. Instead of forcing her to open a safe, Dorsey shot her once in the back of the head, killing her instantly.

Leon Dorsey, also known as "Pistol Pete," was a twice-convicted killer with a history of violence. He had previously murdered two employees at ...
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  • Leon Dorsey - Wikipedia
  • Hyon Suk Chon, age 51 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of evidence in these kinds of cases, especially with the tra... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Hyon Suk Chon, and one thing that really bothers me is how Leon Dors... ...Read More
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