John Leonard

John Leonard

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Cresco

State: Pennsylvania

County: Monroe County

Date of birth: July 6, 1918

Date of death: September 8, 1970

Age: 52

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: September

LEA: Pennsylvania State Police

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Case Description

On September 8, 1970. John William Leonard, 52, was found shot to death in his taxicab at Buck Hill Falls Inn in Cresco, Pennsylvania. When the Pennsylvania State Police arrived on scene, John’s body was slumped in the back seat with gunshot wounds to his head and body. John's family continues to advocate for their loved one and seek answers in his case.

Anyone with information on John Leonard’s unsolved homicide is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (717) 783-5599. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at (800) 472-8477.

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