1. Father who helped beat two sons — killing one — at Word of Life church ...
May 3, 2024 · Bruce Leonard, now 73, pleaded guilty in 2016 to first- and second-degree assault after he and others beat and whipped Lucas Leonard, 19, and Christopher ...
The hours-long beatings, which generated international headlines, took place in a New Hartford church in October 2015.
2. Teen Recounts Deadly Beating Inside Secretive Church - NBC News
Oct 21, 2015 · Christopher Leonard, 17, testified Wednesday about the events that ended with his brother's death in the Word of Life Church in upstate New York.
Christopher Leonard, 17, testified Wednesday about the events that ended with his brother's death in the Word of Life Church in upstate New York.
3. Inside Word of Life Church Cult Where 2 Teens Were Beaten - People.com
Dec 1, 2022 · The Word of Life Christian Church is examined on 'People Magazine Investigates: Cults,' streaming on Investigation Discovery.
The Word of Life Christian Church is examined on 'People Magazine Investigates: Cults,' streaming on Investigation Discovery
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4. Father of Word of Life Church in Chadwicks beating victim paroled
May 5, 2024 · Leonard, 73, had pleaded guilty to first and second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He will serve five years of parole.
Only two of nine defendants in the 2015 case remain in prison.
5. Word of Life church beating victim admits to abusing children - CNN
Jun 28, 2016 · Christopher Leonard admitted in an upstate New York court Tuesday that he had “inappropriately” touched the children of his stepsister Sarah ...
Christopher Leonard admitted in an upstate New York court Tuesday that he had “inappropriately” touched the children of his stepsister Sarah Ferguson.
6. Word of Life trial: Brother could have lived if taken to hospital, ME says
Jun 30, 2016 · A medical examiner testified in the Word of Life Church trial today that Lucas Leonard could have lived if he was given medical care sooner.
Medical examiner said Lucas Leonard had extensive deep purple bruising on his shoulders, backs of his arms and hands and front of his body as well as intense bruising on his groin. He estimated 25 percent of his body was covered in bruises.
7. Word of Life Trial: Father who beat sons tells why he did it
Jun 29, 2016 · ... Lucas Leonard and severe injury to his brother Christopher Leonard, 17. She faces charges including second-degree murder and first- and ...
The teens had admitted their sins and members of the parish were committed to a resolution.
8. Pastor of Church Where Teen Was Beaten to Death and His Brother ...
Dec 19, 2016 · Brothers Lucas and Christopher Leonard endured an hours-long beating at the hands of their parents, sister and fellow parishioners, ...
Brothers Lucas and Christopher Leonard endured an hours-long beating at the hands of their parents, sister and fellow parishioners, police said.
9. NY church beating case: Mixed verdict for victim's sister - CBS News
Jul 6, 2016 · Sarah Ferguson is among nine people charged in the killing of 19-year-old Lucas Leonard, who was beaten to death in an upstate New York ...
Sarah Ferguson is among nine people charged in the killing of 19-year-old Lucas Leonard, who was beaten to death in an upstate New York church
10. N.Y. Woman Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Church Beating - NBC News
Jul 5, 2016 · Sarah Ferguson is accused of taking part in beatings at her family's secretive upstate New York church that left one of her half-brother's dead.
Sarah Ferguson is accused of taking part in beatings at her family's secretive upstate New York church that left one of her half-brother's dead.
11. Brother Who Survived Alleged Church Beatings Says He Molested Children
Jun 28, 2016 · Grace Ferguson, 16, testified Tuesday that both of her brothers had touched her in a sexual manner, starting when she was only 4.
Grace Ferguson, 16, testified Tuesday that both of her brothers had touched her in a sexual manner, starting when she was only 4
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12. Word of Life Church Beating Victim Admits to Touching Half-Sister's ...
Jun 27, 2016 · Sarah Ferguson, the boys' half-sister, is charged with depraved indifference murder for the death of another half-brother, Lucas Leonard, who ...
Sarah Ferguson, the boys’ half-sister, is charged with depraved indifference murder for the death of another half-brother, Lucas Leonard, who was allegedly beaten at the same time last year as Christopher.
13. Fatal church beating spurred by effort to force brothers confess sins ...
Oct 14, 2015 · Lucas and Christopher Leonard, 19 and 17, were attacked during New York church 'counseling session' in brutal beating that killed Lucas, police say.
Lucas and Christopher Leonard, 19 and 17, were attacked during New York church ‘counseling session’ in brutal beating that killed Lucas, police say
14. Lawyer: 19-Year-Old Allegedly Killed by Parents Had Been Accused of ...
Oct 16, 2015 · A lawyer for parents accused of helping beat their 19-year-old son to death said the victim and his 17-year-old younger brother were initially confronted.
In an ugly turn to what already seemed like the most twisted case imaginable, a lawyer for parents accused of helping beat their 19-year-old son to...
15. Teen testifies on beating at church that killed brother - Detroit Free Press
Oct 21, 2015 · Christopher Leonard, 17, said he was punched in the stomach by a fellow church member. Then his parents, his half sister and other congregants delivered a ...
Six people have been arrested, including the brothers’ parents and half sister.
16. Surviving brother testifies in church beating case | NCPR News
Oct 22, 2015 · The surviving brother in the brutal church beating in New Hartford, NY, made his first appearance in court yesterday. Christopher Leonard ...
The surviving brother in the brutal church beating in New Hartford, NY, made his first appearance in court yesterday. Christopher Leonard testified he and his brother, Lucas, were beaten by family members and others in the church. Lucas Leonard died from...
17. Church where teen was beaten to death fueled by fear, ex-members say
Oct 17, 2015 · Former members say church was once joyous, but return of original pastor brought dark turn; "he accused every male of lusting after his ...
Former members say church was once joyous, but return of original pastor brought dark turn; "he accused every male of lusting after his wife"
