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William Leach

Case from Fayetteville, GA dated Jan 11, 2023

Victim Details

William Leach

Male

Fayetteville

GA

2023-01-11

49

William

Leach

Yes

07/03/2026

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In January 2023, the life of William Michael Leach, a 49-year-old male, was tragically cut short in his Fayetteville, Georgia home. In a grim series of events, Leach was fatally shot while he was lying in his bed. The violence didn't end there, as a fire was intentionally set to the residence in an effort to obscure the crime.

Early the following morning, a passerby noticed the house on Porter Road fully engulfed in flames and alerted the authorities. As firefighters battled the blaze, la ...
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  • ajc: Man gets life for shooting father to death, burning down Fayette home
  • Fayette County News: ‘Suspicious Fire’ Leads to Arrest for Murder
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the tragic case of William Michael Leach Jr. and wanted to discu... ...Read More
    07/18/2024
    Has anyone read about the specific timing when Griffin was caught driving past the house? From witne... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Leach case closely, and one thing that really stands out to me is the role o... ...Read More
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