Former Antioch Mayoral Candidate Charged in 2015 Cold Case Murder

Michael Anthony Leon faces murder charges for the 2015 death of his wife, Brenda Leon. New digital evidence led investigators to determine the death was a homicide, contradicting the initial suicide scene.

Brenda, 52, wed a “caring other half” that was a “friend to all and brought the qualities of commitment, altruism, and genuine love,” according to an obituary. She was likewise a granny who leaves behind two young grandchildren.

Uncovering New Digital Evidence

“After a substantial examination, the Area Attorney’s Cold Situation System figured out that Brenda Leon’s death on September 28th, 2015, was an act of murder,” the DA’s Office stated. “The investigation exposed previously unknown digital proof and new accurate information that were central to the choice to submit costs.”

Brenda’s 2 adult daughters, Michelle Wonders and Monica Tagas, had their uncertainties about their mother eliminating herself, and submitted a wrongful fatality claim in 2021 claiming a male killer identified as “John Doe” faked the self-destruction and established the scene prior to police officers showed up, the outlet reported.

Seeking Justice for Brenda Leon

Michael Anthony Leon, a former Antioch mayoral candidate, has been billed for the fatality of his wife Brenda in 2015 after an examination uncovered “formerly unidentified digital evidence,” according to the Opposite Costa Region Area Lawyer’s Workplace.

“I’m under-employed, shed most of my cost savings and seen my home worths drop, yet heck if I’m mosting likely to allow those timid souls in local government rest and do nothing or assume they can fix troubles just by raising tax obligations,” Leon said.

“Brenda Joyce’s household never ever lost faith that the fact would certainly come to light,” said Area Lawyer Diana Becton on Friday. “Today’s declaring in Contra Costa Superior Court honors that determination and shows that cool instances are always remembered, no matter how much time has passed.”