Richard Damien Lessley Jr

Murdered
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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 remembe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Richard Damien Lessley Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Omaha

    NE

    2006-06-07

    17

    Richard

    Damien Lessley Jr

    12/29/2024

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    Did anyone else feel the eerie vibe around 8th and Douglas during the Taste of Omaha Festival back i... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
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    08/21/2023
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