It's been 39 years since Oney Leiby, 62, was killed while working as a nightwatchman at Thriftway Lumber.
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Todd Leiby says he has no idea what the motive was behind the killing. His grandfather was well-liked.
"Nothing was stolen according to the owner of Thriftway Lumber," he added.
Todd says his grandfather's pistol was still at his side when he was found at Thriftway Lumber and his wallet was left open on his chest with money still inside.
He told us the crime was gruesome. "He was beaten to death with a 2x4 over the head," Todd said.
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Det. Iverson told KTVB they are reaching out to the public now because they don't want to miss out on any information or evidence that could solve this case, especially since so much time has passed.
