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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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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.
The circumstances surrounding William Leone's ...Read More
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William Leone
July 22, 2022
Male
White / Caucasian
Reno
NV
1978-10-31
1978-10-31
29
William
Leone
11/10/2025
Area Body Found:
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Does anyone know if William Leone had any connections to nearby businesses around the area where he ... ...Read More
12/22/2023
12/22/2023
Hi everyone,
I’ve been diving deep into the William Leone case from '78, and something that sta... ...Read More
11/23/2023
I’ve been diving deep into the William Leone case from '78, and something that sta... ...Read More
11/23/2023
