As proceedings began, it was stated that the defense had requested the change of plea due to "new information" however, the court moved ahead with sentencing- four years in Missouri DOC, the maximum for a Class E Felony with credit for time served.
Just before Christmas 2025, dogs owned by Leonard were responsible for the mauling death of Andula as he bicycled near his home and Leonard later admitted that he moved the body to a rural southwest Bates County location.
During proceedings a statement written by the family of Andula was read aloud that expressed sincere hardship for the family and asked the court to provide the maximum sentence.
Leonard was represented by Public Defender Harold Trull of Harrisonville.
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