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New Hartford Police offered new details about their investigation into the beating death of one boy and the serious injury of another at the Word of Life Church building in Chadwicks on Wednesday.
Police say 19-year-old Lucas Leonard and 17-year-old Christopher Leonard were both severely beaten “over the course of hours” in the church sanctuary.
The teens’ parents, 65-year-old Bruce Leonard and 59-year-old Deborah Leonard, have been charged with manslaughter in connection with Lucas’ death.
Their sister, Sarah Ferguson, has been charged with assault.
Three other members of the Word of Life Church have also been charged with assault, including David and Linda Morey, and Joseph Irwin.
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