unsolved homicide: john leebrick
Victim: John R. Leebrick, White male, DOB: 2-20-45
Date: December 16, 1984
Cause of Death: Gunshot wounds
On 12-16-84, the victim's body was discovered inside an apartment at 1818 S. Lakeshore by his estranged girlfriend. The victim was found in apartment #203 in his upstairs bedroom lying on the floor. The victim had suffered several gunshot wounds.
It was determined that the victim sold cocaine and marijuana out of his apartment. It was also learned that the victim had just received a shipment of cocaine just prior to his death. Robbery is believed to have been the motive. Investigators believe the victim was murdered sometime after 12:00 a.m. on December 11, 1984.
Several suspects surfaced during the investigation but were never actually connected with this murder. In addition, witnesses reported seeing a suspicious green VW beetle visiting the victim's apartment around the time of his death.
Homicide investigators are asking anyone with information concerning this case to please call the APD homicide tip line at (512) 477-3588 or the Homicide Detail at (512) 974-5210. The Homicide Detail can also be contacted by e-mail at homicide@ci.austin.tx.us
