Founder of Pot Clubs Fatally Shot in Robbery
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A Laytonville man who founded two Mendocino County medical marijuana clubs was shot to death during a robbery in his home early Friday.
Two other people at Les 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.
Laytonville is about 25 miles north of Willits.
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