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Case Description
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On January 4, 1998, in the bustling Bronx neighborhood of New York City, an unknown homeless man, later identified by the moniker "Leon," was discovered deceased. This unfortunate finding unfolded at 1908 Belmont Avenue, where Leon had been seen lying on the lobby floor for the majority of the day. A tenant of the building, moved by Leon's situation, invited him into his apartment to offer a place to clean up and rest.

The tenant, demonstrating kindness and empathy, left his apartment aro ...Read More
Date Found: 01/04/1998
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Victim Details

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2682

UCP2682

2779

Leonard

Anderson

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

01/04/1998

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

2769

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

B-98-000056

Black

black and gray, curly, 2"

Brown

Brown

11/30/2025


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