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Leonna Dalton-Phillip

Death by Force
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On December 26, 2017, a tragic triple homicide occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, claiming the lives of 18-year-old Leonna Dalton-Phillip and her grandparents, John Dalton, 70, and Jean Dalton, 65. The incident took place at the Daltons' home at 3912 N. 37th St., where Leonna had gone to pick up her younger sister, London, who was about 6 or 7 years old at the time.

Leonna Dalton-Phillip was a senior at Burke High School in Omaha, where she served as the co-captain of the drill team. Described ...Read More
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  • KETV: Prosecutors say death penalty could be option for triple-homicide suspect
  • NY Daily News: Suspect in Nebraska triple homicide arrested in Tennessee
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    Victim Details

    Leonna Dalton-Phillip

    Female

    Black / African American

    Omaha

    NE

    2017-12-26

    18

    Leonna

    Dalton-Phillip

    12/03/2025

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