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William Leone

Case from Reno, NV dated Oct 31, 1978

Victim Details

William Leone

July 22, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Reno

NV

1978-10-31

1978-10-31

29

William

Leone

06/25/2026


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A victim is found dead in a drainage culvert
In the autumn of 1978, a grim discovery was made in Reno, Nevada, that would leave a lasting chill in the community. On Halloween day, October 31, the body of 29-year-old William Leone, a male resident of McCloud Street, was found lifeless in a drainage culvert at the intersection of Clearacre and Whitfield streets. The discovery of a young man's body in such a mundane yet stark location sent ripples of concern through the quiet neighborhood.

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