Cops to discuss man’s fatal beating inside New York church

Author: The Associated Press
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) – Police in a central New York town have scheduled a news conference to discuss their investigation into the death of a teenager who was allegedly beaten inside a church by his parents.

Bruce and Deborah Leonard have been charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Lucas Leonard. Four other members of the Word of Life Church in New Hartford also have been charged in connection with the man’s death.

New Hartford police say Lucas Leonard died Monday after he was beaten at the church. Officials say his injured 17-year-old brother was found inside the church and is hospitalized in serious condition.

Police have scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning to discuss their investigation.

Authorities have declined to discuss a motive or other details of the case.

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