Kent John Leppink Murdered in Hope, Alaska age 36

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In May 1996, 36-year-old Kent Leppink, a commercial fisherman from Michigan residing in Alaska, was found dead near Hope, Alaska, approximately 90 miles south of Anchorage. His body bore three gunshot wounds from a .44 caliber Desert Eagle firearm. The discovery was made by an electrical crew working in the area.

Prior to his death, Leppink had been romantically involved with Mechele Linehan, a former exotic dancer he met at a strip club in Anchorage. Linehan was simultaneously engaged ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Kent John Leppink

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Hope

state

AK

Date of Death

1996-05-02

Age at Death

36

First Name

Kent

Last Name

John Leppink

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/19/2024

Kent John Leppink
Murdered

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