Billy Jens Leavitt

Murdered
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On September 22, 2016, 43-year-old Billy Jens Leavitt of Barrow, Alaska, tragically lost his life. Billy was the son of Dr. Oliver Aveogan Leavitt, a prominent Iñupiat leader and whaling captain from Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow). Dr. Leavitt's extensive contributions to the North Slope Iñupiat community included serving on the board of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) and holding various leadership roles since the corporation's inception in 1972. He was also the first president of ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Billy Jens Leavitt

    Male

    Native American / American Indian

    Barrow

    AK

    2016-09-22

    43

    Billy

    Jens Leavitt

    11/19/2024

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    I'm reaching out to inquire if anyone knows if there is a GoFundMe set up for Billy's family. I know... ...Read More
    07/27/2024
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