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Leon Nelson

Case from Buffalo, NY dated Jul 31, 2017

Victim Details

Leon Nelson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2017-07-31

2017-07-31

48

Leon

Nelson

Yes

07/13/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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In the summer of 2017, the life of 48-year-old Leon Nelson Jr. was tragically cut short in Buffalo, New York. His girlfriend, unable to reach him, grew increasingly concerned. This concern ultimately led to a grim discovery in the basement of a home on May Street. Nelson had been fatally shot and his body hidden.

An intensive 10-month investigation by the Buffalo Police Department followed, gradually piecing together the events that led to Nelson's death. The investigation pointed to a su ...
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  • Man charged nearly one year after Buffalo murder - WKBW
  • Man Gets 25-Years-to-Life Sentence for Murder - Spectrum News
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