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Richard Damien Lessley Jr

Case from Omaha, NE dated Jun 07, 2006

Victim Details

Richard Damien Lessley Jr

Male

Black / African American

Omaha

NE

2006-06-07

17

Richard

Damien Lessley Jr

06/22/2026

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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 ...
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