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Hamza Walupupu

Case from San-francisco, CA dated Nov 12, 2023

Victim Details

Hamza Walupupu

Male

San-francisco

CA

2023-11-12

32

Hamza

Walupupu

07/09/2026

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On November 12, 2023, the body of 32-year-old Hamza Walupupu was discovered in a parking lot at Crissy Field in San Francisco. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Investigations led to the arrest of 20-year-old San Francisco resident, Leion (also known as Leniyah) Butler, who identifies as a transgender woman. Butler was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Walupupu's death.

According to court documents, Butler, working as a sex worker, met Walu ...
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  • Sex Worker Suspected of Homicide at Crissy Field Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Encounter
  • The San Francisco Standard: San Francisco Man Arrested, Charged in Crissy Field Killing
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