Kent John Leppink

Murdered

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Case Description    (Solved)
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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

    Kent John Leppink

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hope

    AK

    1996-05-02

    36

    Kent

    John Leppink

    Yes

    11/19/2024

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