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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Leon Nelson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2017-07-31

2017-07-31

48

Leon

Nelson

Yes

01/13/2026

1


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