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Leon Paulson

Case from Lemmon, SD dated Apr 18, 2015

Victim Details

Leon Paulson

Male

White / Caucasian

Lemmon

SD

2015-04-18

32

Leon

Paulson

Yes

06/26/2026

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In the small town of Lemmon, South Dakota, the life of 32-year-old Leon Allan Paulson, a Caucasian male, was cut short on the night of April 18, 2015. A lifelong resident and a 2001 graduate of Lemmon High School, Paulson was known for his skills in carpentry and his involvement in high school sports like football, wrestling, and track. He was a family man, married to his wife Jeanne with whom he had two children, a daughter and a son.

The fatal incident unfolded at the residence of 22-ye ...
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  • Lemmon Man Arrested For Manslaughter - SDPB
  • Obituary | Leon Allan Paulson | Evanson Jensen Funeral Homes
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    I've been following the case of Leon Paulson's tragic death in Lemmon, and I can't help but feel for... ...Read More
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    Just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the mother of Leon Paulson's children, Jeanne. I can't ev... ...Read More
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