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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.

šŸ’” 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.

šŸ•µļø Leah shares her chilling connection to true crime: she attended the same church as Jeffrey Dahmer’s 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.

🧾 The team exposes:

  • Mishandled crime scene protocol and possible corruption
  • A mysterious civilian in crime scene photos
  • Questions around Sheriff Donahue’s recusal
  • Autopsy findings prove Leon’s execution-style murder
  • Speculation on the weapon and accelerant used
  • The burning of Leon’s car and the deliberate destruction of evidence

šŸŽÆ This episode also explores Brownwood’s dark undercurrent of discrimination and systemic failure in handling LGBTQ+ hate crimes.

šŸ•Æļø You're invited:
Join us on May 31, 2025, for a memorial honoring Leon's life.
šŸ“ 11 AM–2 PM | Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TX

šŸ”— Support Justice for Leon
šŸ“œ Sign the petition at Change.org
šŸ’µ Donate at GoFundMe – Search ā€œLeon Laurelesā€
🌐 Visit justiceforleon.com for updates, FOIA info, and anonymous tip submission

Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes

  continue reading

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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.

šŸ’” 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.

šŸ•µļø Leah shares her chilling connection to true crime: she attended the same church as Jeffrey Dahmer’s 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.

🧾 The team exposes:

  • Mishandled crime scene protocol and possible corruption
  • A mysterious civilian in crime scene photos
  • Questions around Sheriff Donahue’s recusal
  • Autopsy findings prove Leon’s execution-style murder
  • Speculation on the weapon and accelerant used
  • The burning of Leon’s car and the deliberate destruction of evidence

šŸŽÆ This episode also explores Brownwood’s dark undercurrent of discrimination and systemic failure in handling LGBTQ+ hate crimes.

šŸ•Æļø You're invited:
Join us on May 31, 2025, for a memorial honoring Leon's life.
šŸ“ 11 AM–2 PM | Common Grounds Coffee House, 809 Main St, Brownwood, TX

šŸ”— Support Justice for Leon
šŸ“œ Sign the petition at Change.org
šŸ’µ Donate at GoFundMe – Search ā€œLeon Laurelesā€
🌐 Visit justiceforleon.com for updates, FOIA info, and anonymous tip submission

Support Box in the Basement & Our Causes

  continue reading

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