The Daily Journal
November 18, 2005
Les Crane, 39, owner of Mendo Spiritual Remedies in Laytonville and Hemp Plus Ministry in Ukiah, was shot to death at his Laytonville home early Friday morning.
Mendocino County Sheriff's Detective Commander D.J. Miller said Crane was killed about 2:30 a.m. in the home invasion. "The investigation has disclosed it appears to be robbery motivated. An undisclosed amount of currency and processed marijuana was stolen," Miller said.
Crane came to Mendocino County several years ago with $100 and a dog after selling his tie-dye business in Florida. He had heard Mendocino County had passed Measure G supporting legalization of marijuana in the county for personal use. He turned the $100 into a sizable profit that harvest year and took that nest egg and started the dispensary and then opened a youth center in Laytonville.
Law enforcement officials are seeing more violence sparked by marijuana.
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And from: The Associated Press
Nov. 18, 2005
LAYTONVILLE, Calif. - A Laytonville pot guru who founded two Mendocino County medicinal cannabis clubs was shot to death during a robbery in his home early Friday.
Authorities said Les Crane's death could be related to his marijuana-growing and dispensing activities.
"I am totally surprised we haven't had more robberies and violent crimes associated with these things because of the amount of money involved and the value of the product," said Sheriff Tony Craver.
Two other people at Crane's home were beaten during the robbery. One suffered head injuries, the other a broken arm. Both have been released from the hospital.
Police have no suspects.
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We officially now have pirrahna in the waters.
I will update as any new information becomes available regarding this evil crime.
IMB
November 18, 2005
Les Crane, 39, owner of Mendo Spiritual Remedies in Laytonville and Hemp Plus Ministry in Ukiah, was shot to death at his Laytonville home early Friday morning.
Mendocino County Sheriff's Detective Commander D.J. Miller said Crane was killed about 2:30 a.m. in the home invasion. "The investigation has disclosed it appears to be robbery motivated. An undisclosed amount of currency and processed marijuana was stolen," Miller said.
Crane came to Mendocino County several years ago with $100 and a dog after selling his tie-dye business in Florida. He had heard Mendocino County had passed Measure G supporting legalization of marijuana in the county for personal use. He turned the $100 into a sizable profit that harvest year and took that nest egg and started the dispensary and then opened a youth center in Laytonville.
Law enforcement officials are seeing more violence sparked by marijuana.
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And from: The Associated Press
Nov. 18, 2005
LAYTONVILLE, Calif. - A Laytonville pot guru who founded two Mendocino County medicinal cannabis clubs was shot to death during a robbery in his home early Friday.
Authorities said Les Crane's death could be related to his marijuana-growing and dispensing activities.
"I am totally surprised we haven't had more robberies and violent crimes associated with these things because of the amount of money involved and the value of the product," said Sheriff Tony Craver.
Two other people at Crane's home were beaten during the robbery. One suffered head injuries, the other a broken arm. Both have been released from the hospital.
Police have no suspects.
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We officially now have pirrahna in the waters.
I will update as any new information becomes available regarding this evil crime.
IMB
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