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Edward Leopardi

Case from Franklin Township, NJ dated Sep 21, 2016

Victim Details

Edward P. Leopardi

Male

White / Caucasian

Franklin Township

NJ

2016-09-21

47

Edward

Leopardi

07/11/2026

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In the quiet community of Franklin Township, New Jersey, the life of Edward P. Leopardi, a 47-year-old man, came to a tragic end on September 21, 2016. A 22-year veteran of the Trenton Police Department, where he served as a K-9 officer, Leopardi was a well-known figure in his community, having also served as a committeeman and former mayor. His sudden death, which was ruled a suicide, sent shockwaves through the town and among his law enforcement colleagues.

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  • The Times, Trenton,: EDWARD LEOPARDI's Obituary on The Times, Trenton,
  • Autopsy: Trenton cop’s suicide was self-inflicted gunshot wound to chest

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