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A man faces multiple charges, including vicious dog He is on the run after his 13-year-old neighbor was found dead.
Damon Leonard, 47, was charged with abandoning the body of 13-year-old Airen Andula, who was found at the bottom of a Missouri canyon earlier this week. The teen was last seen riding a bicycle on Dec. 21 in the Holiday Lakes community near Pleasanton, Kansas, about 70 miles away. kansas city.
Linn County Sheriff James Akers told Fox 4 Authorities searched several bodies water and communities near the lake, but rugged terrain hampered search efforts.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Bates County authorities, deputies with the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Leonard while they were searching Allen.
When police went to Leonard’s home, the suspect said he knew Andula was dead and that he could direct officers to the body’s location in nearby Bates County, Missouri, about 30 miles from Pleasanton, authorities said.
While the boy’s cause of death has not yet been released, the boy’s mother, Anita Gunn, told Fox 4 that police told her the boy was attacked and killed by an unknown number of dogs.
“[Police] Said he was attacked by an animal and was found in the woods, attacked by an animal. ”
Investigators reportedly told Gunn that Leonard had nearly a dozen dogs at his home.
“It’s just devastating – I have no words. He was such a lovely boy… Alan was never in trouble, he never strayed too far from home, he never left or told us where he was going, so we knew something was wrong,” she said.
“I just hope Allen gets justice. [Leonard] No idea what kind of angel he took from us. “
On December 29, new charges were announced in addition to Leonard’s original charge of abandoning a body.
Leonard was also charged with interfering with law enforcement, criminal blasphemy and having a vicious dog at large.
He is being held at the Bates County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Meanwhile, Andula’s family and friends are reportedly preparing to lay the teenager to rest at a funeral in Pleasanton. Korean TV Channel 5.
one to fund me Gunn and her husband, Charles “Jody” Andula, established the organization to help them pay for their son’s funeral expenses.
“This fundraiser is for Anita, Jodi and their family. We truly appreciate any donation, share or prayer – words cannot express it,” the page reads.
“Your kindness will help them pay for funeral and cremation costs, secure transportation and get the counseling they need. Thank you for standing with them during this heartbreaking time.”