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The Unsolved Murder of Leon Laureles: Crying For Justice
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In this powerful episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene is joined by her life partner, Leah, and podcast producer Bree to discuss the latest developments in the unsolved 1996 murder of Leon Laureles in Brownwood, Texas.
š Arlene shares the emotional toll of losing Leon and introduces new findings from the private investigator's files that were hidden for decades, including a suspect list and shocking crime scene photos.
šµļø Leah shares her chilling connection to true crime: she attended the same church as Jeffrey Dahmerās father and grew up hearing stories of a local unsolved murder. Bree, with family roots in law enforcement, reflects on how true crime shifted from passive interest to active advocacy.
š§¾ The team exposes:
- Mishandled crime scene protocol and possible corruption
- A mysterious civilian in crime scene photos
- Questions around Sheriff Donahueās recusal
- Autopsy findings prove Leonās execution-style murder
- Speculation on the weapon and accelerant used
- The burning of Leonās car and the deliberate destruction of evidence
šÆ This episode also explores Brownwoodās dark undercurrent of discrimination and systemic failure in handling LGBTQ+ hate crimes.
šÆļø You're invited:
Join us on May 31, 2025, for a memorial honoring Leon's life.
š 11 AMā2 PM | Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TX
š Support Justice for Leon
š Sign the petition at Change.org
šµ Donate at GoFundMe ā Search āLeon Laurelesā
š Visit justiceforleon.com for updates, FOIA info, and anonymous tip submission
Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes
- Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe
- Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
- Donate to Seasons of Justice
- Listen to Darkcast Network Shows
- Join Uncovered.com
71 episodes
Manage episode 485558131 series 3544247
In this powerful episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene is joined by her life partner, Leah, and podcast producer Bree to discuss the latest developments in the unsolved 1996 murder of Leon Laureles in Brownwood, Texas.
š Arlene shares the emotional toll of losing Leon and introduces new findings from the private investigator's files that were hidden for decades, including a suspect list and shocking crime scene photos.
šµļø Leah shares her chilling connection to true crime: she attended the same church as Jeffrey Dahmerās father and grew up hearing stories of a local unsolved murder. Bree, with family roots in law enforcement, reflects on how true crime shifted from passive interest to active advocacy.
š§¾ The team exposes:
- Mishandled crime scene protocol and possible corruption
- A mysterious civilian in crime scene photos
- Questions around Sheriff Donahueās recusal
- Autopsy findings prove Leonās execution-style murder
- Speculation on the weapon and accelerant used
- The burning of Leonās car and the deliberate destruction of evidence
šÆ This episode also explores Brownwoodās dark undercurrent of discrimination and systemic failure in handling LGBTQ+ hate crimes.
šÆļø You're invited:
Join us on May 31, 2025, for a memorial honoring Leon's life.
š 11 AMā2 PM | Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TX
š Support Justice for Leon
š Sign the petition at Change.org
šµ Donate at GoFundMe ā Search āLeon Laurelesā
š Visit justiceforleon.com for updates, FOIA info, and anonymous tip submission
Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes
- Leon Laurales: Website & GoFundMe
- Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
- Donate to Seasons of Justice
- Listen to Darkcast Network Shows
- Join Uncovered.com
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