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Leo Hildebrand

Case from Alhambra, CA dated Nov 05, 1989

Victim Details

Leo Hildebrand

Male

White / Caucasian

Alhambra

CA

1989-11-05

52

Leo

Hildebrand

07/10/2026

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Leo Hildebrand, a 52-year-old elementary school teacher, was tragically murdered on November 5, 1989, in his Alhambra home. Hildebrand, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was found beaten and strangled. His death was part of a series of murders committed by serial killer Juan Chavez, who targeted homosexual men in known meeting spots, went to their homes, robbed them, and then murdered them. Chavez's killing spree began in July 1986 and continued until November 1989, during which he murdered five g ...
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  • Leo Hildebrand (1937-1989) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Convict Pleads Guilty in Deaths of 5 Gay Men - Los Angeles Times
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    I recently came across some old news clippings and police reports about the Leo Hildebrand case, and... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    Does anyone else find it deeply disturbing how calculated Chavez was in selecting his victims? I was... ...Read More
    11/01/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the neighbors and friends of Leo Hildebrand lately, especially thos... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
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