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Leslie Ann Appleby Davidson

Case from Fort Benton, MT dated Nov 26, 2009

Victim Details

Leslie Ann Appleby Davidson

Female

White / Caucasian

Fort Benton

MT

2009-11-26

50

Leslie

Ann Appleby Davidson

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/06/2026

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On a tragic Thanksgiving Day in 2009, Leslie Ann Appleby Davidson, a 50-year-old White/Caucasian female from Fort Benton, Montana, was found dead in her home from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The events of November 26, 2009, would unravel a story of a turbulent and abusive relationship that ended in a devastating act of violence.

Authorities were initially called to the scene regarding an injured person and discovered Leslie's boyfriend, Daniel Paulsrud, outside on all fours with ...
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  • Leslie Ann Appleby Davidson, age 50
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    Does anyone have more information about Leslie's community involvement? I read in the papers that sh... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
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