The Oneida County District Attorney's Office say a grand jury has returned a 13-count indictment against eight individuals in the beating death of Lucas Leonard and the assault of Christopher Leonard at the Word of Life Church in Chadwicks.
Christopher Leonard is out of the hospital and testified at a preliminary hearing on Wednesday against his half-sister Sarah Ferguson in connection with an alleged beating inside the Word of Life Church in Chadwicks that resulted in his hospitalization, along with the death of his older brother, Lucas.
Lucas and Christopher Leonard were remembered as hundreds lit candles for the brothers involved in the Word of Life Church scandal. A vigil was held at the St Patrick/St Anthony church in Chadwicks.
Concerned neighbors of the Word of Life Church in Chadwicks want it torn down and the're taking it to the streets. Several protested this weekend, despite the cold weather, holding signs and pictures of Lucas and Christopher Leonard.
There are many details that are still unknown about the tragic story of the 19-year-old, Lucas Leonard, who was allegedly beaten to death by his parents Bruce and Deborah Leonard of Clayville. The family had a number of pets in the household and Lainey's Army, a local animal rights group, was involved with the rescue of these animals.
A candlelight service is being held for Lucas and Christopher Leonard. It'll take place at St Patrick/St Anthony church on Oneida street in Chadwicks Tuesday October 20th at 7pm.
Concerned neighbors in Chadwicks want the Word of Life Church torn down after two teens were allegedly beaten inside. 19-year old Lucas Leonard died at the hospital and his 17-year old brother Christopher in in serious condition.