The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula of Pleasonton, Kan., has now confirmed the cause of the teen's death.
According to the autopsy conducted by the Wyandotte County Kansas Coroner's Office, the cause of death has been identified as multiple dog bite injuries.
Damon Leonard of Pleasonton, Kan. remains in custody on a $100,000, cash-only bond, in Bates County, Mo. on charges of abandonment of a corpse in relation to the teen’s death. Charges against Leonard have also been filed in Linn County for interference of law enforcement, criminal desecration and having a vicious dog at large.
The investigation in to Airen’s death remains ongoing by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or online at KCcrimestoppers.com. All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. There is nothing further to report at this time.
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