CCSO: Deason Road Murder Victim Identified

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Investigators with the Christian County Sheriffs Office have made a positive identification of the deceased victim found yesterday afternoon off of Deason Rd.

After an autopsy performed by medical examiners in Madisonville, it was determined that the victim was 29 year old Desmond Lamar Leavell of Hopkinsville.

Leavell was reported missing this past Friday (06/15) by family members and was found in a wood line off of Deason Road Sunday evening by a passerby.

According to investigators and the medical examiner, Leavell died of a gunshot wound.

Anyone with information regarding the murder of Desmond Leavell is asked to contact the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, 270-890-1300 and ask for Detective Lieutenant Scott Noisworthy. You can also leave information on our TIP PAGE here.

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