The ‘Marshals’ season 1 finale brought more than just the end of Kayce Dutton’s latest adventure. The episode closed with a quiet but powerful tribute to the man who helped build the show’s world from the ground up. Viewers who watched the Sunday, May 24 episode on CBS saw a dedication card appear on screen before the credits rolled. It read, “In Loving Memory of Leonard ‘Lenny’ E. Hancock Jr.”
The tribute honored Hancock, the prop master who worked on the first season of this ‘Yellowstone’ spin-off. He died in December 2025 at age 54 following a UTV accident in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Local police reported that Hancock lost control of the vehicle, which rolled multiple times and ejected him. He died at the scene.
Who Was Leonard “Lenny” E. Hancock Jr. and What Did He Do on ‘Marshals’
Lenny Hancock served as the prop master for ‘Marshals’ during its first season. His job involved finding, creating, and managing every object actors touched on screen. From guns and badges to the characters’ signature vests, Hancock made sure every detail felt real.
Before joining ‘Marshals’ , Hancock built an impressive resume in Hollywood. He worked as prop master on all seven seasons of ‘SEAL Team’ , covering 107 episodes from 2017 to 2024. He also worked on ‘CSI: NY’ from 2005 to 2013 and ‘CSI: Cyber’ from 2015 to 2016. His film credits included ‘Transformers’ and ‘Jarhead’ .
CBS released a “Making of Marshals: Power of Props” video that showed Hancock explaining his craft. In the video, he revealed how he gave each character a color-coded vest so audiences could tell them apart easily.
“One of the things that I care about a lot when I do a show is that it’s really accurate, like on this show, the police vest they wear, that is what the Marshals wear,” Hancock said in the video.
He also broke down his choices for each character. “Cal, being that he was in the dirt a long time, he loves his tan, his coyote, so all of his stuff is coyote. Belle is a cowgirl, so we put her in green. She’s been on a horse her entire life. Then we get down to Andrea, and she’s from DC, so she came out of the metro area, and they generally wear all black.”
Hancock explained that these small touches helped viewers understand the characters without needing extra dialogue. “It’s easier for the audience to tell who’s who, and so this gives them their own individual backstory without actually telling anybody the backstory,” he said.
What Happened to Lenny Hancock and How the Industry Responded
Hancock died on December 23, 2025 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. According to police reports, he was driving a Polaris RZR UTV when he lost control. The vehicle rolled several times and ejected him. First responders found him unconscious on the sidewalk near a building, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In his final months, Hancock shared his excitement about working on ‘Marshals’ . An October 2025 Instagram post showed his reserved parking spot on the Park City, Utah set. “My home for the last 5 months has been Park City, Utah. I couldn’t be more blessed. 2 months to go,” he wrote. He added that he hoped to return for season 2. “With the grace of god I’ll be back in the spring.”
Following his death, friends and coworkers came together to support his memory. Sherill Watts, who worked with Hancock, set up a GoFundMe page that raised over $10,000 for a memorial service. ‘Marshals’ showrunner Spencer Hudnut was among the top donors.
“Losing Lenny has been heartbreaking. He touched so many people, and the outpouring of stories and love says everything about who he was. He showed up fully for his work, for his friends, and for the community we share,” the GoFundMe page read.
CBS also held a memorial for Hancock on the network’s Radford Lot earlier this year.
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Lenny Hancock’s Son Keeps His Memory Alive Through Racing
Hancock is survived by his 17-year-old son, Aidan Hancock, who is an aspiring motorcycle racer. Aidan launched his own GoFundMe page in January 2026 to raise money for his racing career after losing his father.
“Earlier this year, I lost my father, who was not only my biggest supporter but also the foundation behind my racing journey,” Aidan wrote on the page. “While his passing has been deeply challenging, it has strengthened my resolve to continue pursuing the dream we built together and to honor his legacy through my efforts on and off the track.”
Aidan explained that his father’s death created financial obstacles for his racing dreams. “With my father no longer here, the financial burden of racing has become a significant obstacle,” he stated. “Every donation helps me honor my father’s legacy.”
The young racer now has the chance to represent Arizona and the United States in competitions in South America, continuing the path he and his father built together.
‘Marshals’ season 1 is now streaming on Paramount+ . The series has reportedly been renewed for a second season, though production details have not been announced.
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