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Case Description
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Richard 'Damien' Lessley Jr., a 17-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, tragically lost his life on June 8, 2006. His death occurred on the pedestrian bridge at 8th and Douglas during the Taste of Omaha Festival. Despite the circumstances, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
Damien was the son of Demitra Anderson and the late Richard E. Lessley Sr., who had passed away in 2001. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and four sisters. His family and friends remember h ...Read More
Damien was the son of Demitra Anderson and the late Richard E. Lessley Sr., who had passed away in 2001. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and four sisters. His family and friends remember h ...Read More
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Richard Damien Lessley Jr
Male
Black / African American
Omaha
NE
2006-06-07
17
Richard
Damien Lessley Jr
12/02/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Did anyone else feel the eerie vibe around 8th and Douglas during the Taste of Omaha Festival back i... ...Read More
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Damien Lessley Jr.'s case for a while now, and I keep circling b... ...Read More
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
