Mary Leonard

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 24, 1979, 17-year-old Mary Leonard and her boyfriend, Ricky Beard, went missing after going on a date to the Astro Drive-In in Cuyahoga Falls, near Akron, Ohio. The couple had been dating for about four months, and they had planned a seemingly normal evening out, watching the popular film "The Amityville Horror." After the movie, they stopped at a nearby bowling alley to chat with friends before returning to the Leonard home. A neighbor later heard them talking quietly on the front ste ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mary Leonard

    January 10, 2024

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Akron

    OH

    1979-08-24

    Mary Leonard

    Mary

    Leonard

    10/28/2024


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    Is there a Facebook page for Mary? I would like to follow her updates and stay connected. Thank you.... ...Read More
    07/03/2024
    Was there a candlelight vigil held in honor of Mary last night? I wasn't able to attend but would li... ...Read More
    12/02/2023
    Is there a memorial planned for Mary? I believe it would be a beautiful way to honor and remember he... ...Read More
    02/04/2023
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