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Man accused of unlawful video recording found dead in Spokane hotel room

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A man who Bellingham police say was being investigated after allegedly recording video of two adult males while they were taking a shower, was found dead Monday.

On Sept. 4, police received a complaint from two men who believed they were being video recorded while taking a shower after a sporting event at Seattle Pacific University in late August. Police identified Kip Leonetti as a suspect.

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Leonetti is listed as an associate coach of the Bellingham Slam, a semi-professional basketball team, on their website and is an employee of Western Washington University (WWU)’s Wade King student recreation center.

After preliminary investigation by Bellingham police, Leonetti was released because probable cause for an arrest had not been developed. WWU placed Leonetti on administrative leave as a result of the investigation.

On Wednesday, Bellingham police were advised through the Spokane Police Department that Leonetti was found dead Monday in a hotel room within their city limits. Leonetti’s death is an apparent suicide, according to investigators.

"We recognize the seriousness of these allegations,” said Bellingham police Chief David Doll.  “Our department will dedicate all available resources and expertise to identify any potential victims from the evidence we have seized and ensure no further harm is done."

Bellingham police are continuing the investigation to identify other additional victims.

If you have any information or knowledge regarding the investigation, call the Bellingham Police Department at 360-778-8823.