A $3,200 Murder-for-Hire Plot in Annapolis, Maryland

In Annapolis, a man named Leslie Saunders was shot to death in March 2020. When this turned out to be a murder for hire, the ripples destroyed multiple lives.

Founded in 1649, Annapolis is the state capitol of Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. Even the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County is a historic building, first erected in 1821. But while the city is known for its boutiques, waterfront, and historic buildings, it is no stranger to crime. And some of its neighborhoods are in stark contrast to its famous waterfront.