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Assassination of Leon Jordan: Kansas City’s Political Murder | Dead City | Deadly truths

On July 15, 1970, Missouri State Representative Leon Mercer Jordan was gunned down outside his own bar, the Green Duck Tavern. His murder was fast, professional, and executed with the precision of a contract killing. For decades, the case sat in silence—until a cold-case investigation uncovered the names of the likely gunmen, all tied to Kansas City’s criminal underworld. This episode breaks down the final hours of Leon Jordan’s life, the political power he built, the enemies he made, and the tangled investigation that followed. No myths. No rumors. Only what the documented record shows about one of Kansas City’s most significant unsolved political assassinations. Who killed Leon Jordan? Why was he targeted? And why did the truth take 40 years to surface? This is the story of power, progress, and the quiet violence that shaped Kansas City. If you found this episode compelling, follow, rate, and share Deadly Truths on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. It helps push these forgotten histories back into the public record and supports independent storytelling. For more episodes on Kansas City crime history, political corruption, and untold American violence, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications. This episode is based on publicly available historical reporting, archived police documents, and verified cold-case findings. All analysis reflects those sources and is presented for informational and educational purposes only. No statements are intended to accuse, defame, or imply wrongdoing by any living individual or organization not formally charged or convicted. Deadly Truths does not represent any law enforcement agency, political entity, or employer. Listener discretion is advised due to the nature of the violence discussed. THANK YOU TO FANS OF THE SHOW To everyone listening, sharing, and supporting Deadly Truths — thank you. This show exists because of your curiosity, your engagement, and your commitment to preserving the real stories behind American violence. Your support keeps these histories alive and allows independent creators to keep digging, researching, and producing episodes with integrity. RESOURCES USED FOR THIS EPISODE All information in this episode comes from verifiable, publicly accessible sources, including: • Kansas City Police Department Cold Case Review (2010) • Kansas City Star archival reporting (1970–2010) • Freedom, Inc. historical documents and public statements • Court filings, police memos, and open-source investigative summaries • Local and state historical society materials on Leon Jordan’s political career • Published interviews with detectives, historians, and political analysts No fictionalized elements. No embellishments. Every detail is grounded in the documented record.