Guilty Verdict In 2024 Omaha Homicide

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(Omaha, NE) -- A Douglas County District Court jury returns a guilty verdict in a homicide that happened last year.

29-year-old Brandon Mikesh is found guilty of 2nd degree murder in the death of 59-year-old Bernard Leonard on May 17th, 2024 near 9th Street and Carter Lake Blvd.

Mikesh was also found guilty of use of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, tampering, and theft by receiving stolen property.

Sentencing is set for February 10th.

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